Kanji: 手 hand
JLPT N4 | 4 Strokes
手
Kanji Parts:
- The kanji 手, representing 'hand', is frequently simplified into the radical 扌 when it appears as a component in other kanji. This simplification usually indicates that the kanji is related to the concept of hands or actions performed using hands.
Mnemonic Story:
If you look closely, it looks like a hand reaching up. You'll notice it has five "fingers." The top slightly slanted line represents the thumb and the left and right sides of the two horizontal lines represent the four fingers.
Stroke Order:
Examples:
手紙
letter; handwritten note
[It combines 手 (hand) with 紙 (paper), signifying a message or document written by hand.]
手伝う
to help; to assist
[It is composed of 手 (hand) and 伝う (to convey), reflecting the idea of lending a hand or aiding someone.]
手品
magic trick; sleight of hand
