How to Write 手 (hand) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 手 (hand) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (手)
Primary Radical (部首): 手 — て (hand)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Hands, holding, grasping, craft, and manual action
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 手 (て (hand))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 4 strokes under radical 手.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 手
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 手 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 手?
The Japanese character 手 (hand) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 手 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 手?
For the Kanji 手 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is て. Its primary English meaning is "hand".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 手?
The Kanji 手 (hand) is written with 4 strokes (JLPT N5). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 手 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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