手がかり
Meanings
Noun
1. clue; lead; key; trail; scent; track
2. handhold; hold
Other spellings
手掛かり
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
てがかり
Examples18
ここ
The downclimb here is also dangerous as there are no handholds.
その
There was no clue as to the identity of the murderer.
この
The police have few clues to go on in this case.
手がかり
Even if he has a clue, he won't let you know it.
警官
The cops are searching for clues to the brutal murder.
警官
The cops are searching for clues to the cruel murder.