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On'yomi
ソウ・キュウ
SOU / KYUU
Kun'yomi
あつか.い・あつか.う・あつか.る・こ.く
atsukai / atsukau / atsukaru / koku

handle · entertain · thresh · strip

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#1057
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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hand + 及

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and reach. Hand reaching, handling.

Symbolism

Handling, processing, response. Represents method of dealing with things.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Careful handling

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

取り扱い注意

とりあつかいちゅうい

Handle with care

Something requiring careful handling

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 扱 mean in Japanese?

扱 means handle, entertain, thresh, strip.

How do you read 扱?

On'yomi: ソウ、キュウ (SOU, KYUU). Kun'yomi: あつか.い、あつか.う、あつか.る、こ.く (atsukai, atsukau, atsukaru, koku).

How many strokes does 扱 have?

扱 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).

Is 扱 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 扱 (handle, entertain, thresh, strip) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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