Quick answer
手 is the kanji for "Hand". The most common reading is て (te). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Hand
Also : Arm · Skill · Worker
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 手 represents 'HAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of hand.
On-reading: しゅ — remember this sound by associating it with hand. Kun-reading: て.
Example Sentences
右手にバッグを持っています。
みぎてにばっぐをもっています。
I'm carrying a bag in my right hand.
上手に絵を描きますね。
じょうずにえをかきますね。
You draw well.
Vocabulary using 手
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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