Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
手 / hand
Kanji for hand.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | て | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
手 carries the meaning hand.
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How to write 手
Trace 手 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 手
切手きってstamp
手てhand
運転手うんてんしゅdriver
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手 in context
50円の切手を2枚ください。
50えんのきってを2まいください
Please give me two 50-yen stamps.
手を洗います。
てをあらいます
I wash my hands.
わたしはタクシーの運転手です。
わたしはたくしーのうんてんしゅです
I am a taxi driver.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 手 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
手 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/手
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