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手(て)がない
Rank #26,079

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi), idiomatic expression
    1. not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned
  • 2. having nothing one can do about something; having no options
  • 3. no reason not to ...; can't afford not to; why don't you?

Readings

手がない
(78%)
手が無い
(15%)
てがない
(5%)
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