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手
手 (readings: しゅ, て, た; Japanese kanji) means “hand”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 上手 (skillful).
What does 手 mean?
| Kanji | 手 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hand |
| Readings | しゅ, て, た |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 手
手 is read しゅ or て or た depending on the word.
Example words with 手
| Example | 上手 (skillful) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14