Kanji for "Hand"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hand". The most popular choice is shown first.
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hand
Reading: shu
4 strokes
Related kanji for "hand"
剣10 strokes提12 strokes掌12 strokes又2 strokes
clock hand(also: sabre, sword, blade)
ken · powerful
carry in hand(also: propose, take along)
tei
palm of hand(also: rule, administer, conduct)
shou · wisdom
on the other hand(also: or again, furthermore)
yuu
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hand?
The most common kanji for "hand" is 手, read as shu. It means hand. Related kanji: 剣 (clock hand), 提 (carry in hand), 掌 (palm of hand), 又 (on the other hand).
How many strokes does 手 have?
手 has 4 strokes.