JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
手 — hand
- Reading
- シュ・ズ・て・て\~・\~て・た\~
- Meaning
- hand
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
手 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュ・ズ・て・て\~・\~て・た\~ and it means hand. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
手 appears in everyday japanese words such as 手 (hand), 上手 (upper part) and 入手 (obtaining).
Japanese words containing 手
Frequently asked questions
What does 手 mean in Japanese?
手 means hand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 手 read?
手 is read シュ・ズ・て・て\~・\~て・た\~. Reading it inside real words — 手 and 上手 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 手 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 手 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 手 in a word?
A common word containing 手 is 手 (て) — "hand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 手 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 手 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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