～手
～しゅ
shu
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～手 (～しゅ (shu)) means "~ player". The reading is ～しゅ (shu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
~ player
Also : person who does ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～手 (～しゅ) means '~ player'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of ~ player.
Example Sentences
彼は国内トップの投手です。
かれはこくないとっぷのとうしゅです。
He is the top pitcher in the country.
あの選手は走者としても活躍している。
あのせんしゅはそうしゃとしてもかつやくしている。
That athlete is also active as a runner.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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