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What does 手がかり (てがかり, tegakari) mean?

手がかり (てがかり, tegakari) means clue; lead; key.

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Readingてがかり
Romajitegakari
Part of speechnoun
てがかり
tegakari

clue; lead; key

  1. 1noun clue; lead; key
  2. 2noun handhold; hold

Also written: 手掛かり、手懸かり、手掛り

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