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手 (te) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

手

hand

JLPT 14 strokesRadical: 手 (hand)

Character Breakdown

Five fingers spread — a hand

Details

Romaji	te
Meanings	hand
Stroke Count	4
Radical	手 (#64 — hand)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#70 most common

Words Containing 手

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
手術	shujutsu	surgery; operation	JLPT 1
手形	tegata	promissory note, bill	JLPT 1
小切手	kogitte	check (bank)	JLPT 1
手数料	tesuuryou	handling fee, commission	JLPT 1
手当	teate	allowance, compensation	JLPT 1
手ぬるい	tenurui	lenient, lax	JLPT 1
手強い	tegowai	tough, formidable	JLPT 1
手堅い	tegatai	steady, reliable	JLPT 1
手っ取り早い	tettoribayai	quick, expedient	JLPT 1
着手	chakushu	starting, commencing	JLPT 2
手段	shudan	means, measure	JLPT 2
手本	tehon	model, example	JLPT 2
手順	tejun	procedure, steps	JLPT 2
手続き	tetsuzuki	procedure, formality	JLPT 2
手法	shuhou	technique, method	JLPT 2
手厚い	teatsui	generous, cordial	JLPT 2
手軽	tegaru	easy, simple	JLPT 2

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

毛

手 (te) ≠ 毛

牛

手 (te) ≠ 牛 (ushi), cow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 手 mean in Japanese?

手 (te) means "hand" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 手 have?

The Japanese character 手 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

What is the radical of 手?

The radical of 手 is 手 (hand, Kangxi radical #64).

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