手 hand

On'yomi
シュ
Kun'yomi
て
Strokes
4
JLPT
N5
Taught in
Primary school, year 1

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
手 is written in 4 strokes. Each panel adds the next one; the dot marks where the brush starts.

Remember it

Three fingers cross a wrist that hooks down at the end — a hand raised to wave.

A common word

  • 上手 じょうず skillful

Example sentences

  • てをあらってください。

    Please wash your hands.

  • わからないひとはてをあげてください。

    If you don't understand, please raise your hand.