Vocabulary

What does 手配 (てはい, tehai) mean?

手配 (てはい, tehai) means arrangement, preparation; manhunt (for a criminal).

Quick facts
Readingてはい
Romajitehai
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
てはい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontehai

arrangement, preparation; manhunt (for a criminal)

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive arrangement; preparations
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive search (by police)

Example sentences

  • The criminal was put on a nationwide manhunt.

  • Arrangements for the hotel are already done.

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