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てぶら 【手ぶら 】▸ 手ぶらで ｟手みやげを持たないで ｠彼の家に行く visit his house without a present (in one's hand ).▸ 「今夜はごちそうだよ 」といって彼は釣りに出かけたが ，手ぶらで ｟何の収穫もなく ｠帰ってきた He went fishing, saying “We'll have a feast tonight, ” but came home empty-handed .会話 ▸ 「パーティーに何か飲み物を持っていくわ 」「ありがとう ，でも本当に気を遣わないで ．手ぶらで来てちょうだい 」“I'll bring something to drink to your party .” “That's very nice of you, but don't bother . Just bring yourself .” (!慣用表現 )