noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
The act of guiding or assisting someone, often in a learning or introductory context. Can be used as a noun or with する.
先生の手引きで、難しい漢字も読めるようになった。
With the teacher's guidance, I became able to read even difficult kanji.
先輩が新入社員を手引きする。
The senior employee guides the new hires.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
introduction; connections; influence
Refers to using one's connections or influence to introduce someone or facilitate something, such as getting a job or meeting someone. Often used in the phrase 手引きで.
彼の手引きで、有名な画家に会うことができた。
Through his introduction, I was able to meet a famous painter.
叔父の手引きでその会社に就職した。
I got a job at that company through my uncle's connections.
noun
guide; guidebook; manual; primer
A book or document that provides instructions or introductory information on a subject.
この手引きには、機械の使い方が詳しく書いてある。
This manual explains in detail how to use the machine.
日本語学習の手引きを買った。
I bought a guide to learning Japanese.