手

音読おんよみ: シュ

訓読くんよみ:

画数かくすう: 4 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: Self

Meaning

Hand; action; skill

Origin of てへん(扌)... ➡️


  • 手紙てがみ — letter
  • 手品てじな — magic trick / sleight of hand
  • 上手じょうず — skillful
  • 手伝てつだう — to help
  • 握手あくしゅ — handshake
  • 手術しゅじゅつ — surgery

“手” is a versatile character found in both literal and metaphorical contexts. From holding tools to mastering techniques, this kanji is essential for describing physical acts and manual skills.

あらいましょう。
Let’s wash our hands.

いもうとうた上手じょうずです。
My younger sister is good at singing.
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Creates
上手じょうず:Skillful
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