near at hand

Phrase

Close or nearby, in terms of distance. / Close, in terms of time.

Japanese Meaning

近くにある、距離的に近い / 目前の、時期的に近い

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I kept a flashlight near at hand in case the power went out.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

停電に備えて懐中電灯を手元に置いておきました。

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Sense（1）

Close or nearby, in terms of distance.

Standing on the mountain above Caerphilly, one may reflect upon the gap where once stood Llanbradach Viaduct, and look near at hand upon the restored ruins of Caerphilly Castle; man labours to rebuild the mediaeval whilst he ruthlessly scraps the modern.

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Sense（2）

Close, in terms of time.

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