手が届く

Meaning

1. expv5k
   to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to have the means to buy
2. expv5k
   to be near (a certain age)

Example sentences

• 彼は天井に手が届くほど背が高い。

  He is such a tall man that he can touch the ceiling.

• 彼は天井に手が届くほど十分に背が高くなかった。

  He wasn't tall enough to get at the ceiling.

• 私を押し上げてくれれば枝に手が届くと思うけど。

  I think I can reach the branch if you'll give me a boost.