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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
handle · entertain · thresh · strip
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
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
Component Breakdown
扱=
扌及
hand + 及
Words & Expressions
Words written with 扱
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
Anime & Manga
今まで一度も女扱いされたことがない女騎士を女扱いする漫画
How to Treat a Lady Knight Right
A well-known work with 扱 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“handle”
“entertain”
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?
扱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means handle, entertain, thresh, strip. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.