Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
Idiomatic
1. to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
Kanji used
hand
difference
stretch
Top 7000
Composed of
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
Examples (2 in total)
He held out his hand and I took it.
The old woman extended a loving hand to the children.