手 — Hand
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Common Japanese Words with 手 (Hand)
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A piece of paper (紙) written by hand (手) is a letter.
Hand (手) expressed as a noun.
The interval (amount) (間) your hand (手) spends working is your time.
A hand (worker) (手) that provides help (助) is an assistant.
A product (品) created by a quick hand (手) looks like magic.
If your hand (skill) (手) is a level above (上) the rest, you are very skillful.
Frequently Asked Questions About 手 (Hand)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 手 (Hand)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 手 ("Hand", read as しゅ) is: When you see your shoe (しゅ) friends playing tennis (て), wave your hand! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 手 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 手 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 手 means "Hand". Its primary reading is しゅ (On'yomi: しゅ; Kun'yomi: て). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 手?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 手 include: 手紙 (てがみ - letter), 手 (て - hand), 手間 (てま - time, labor), 助手 (じょしゅ - helper, helpmeet, assistant, tutor).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 手 (Hand) faster?
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