柄
KANJI DETAIL
handle · pattern
On readingへい9 strokesN2
Radical 木 · treeStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- へい
- Kun reading
- がら, つか, え
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
柄has 9 strokes and can refer to a handle, pattern or personal characteristic, depending on the word. - Basic usage:
柄is readがら, and人柄is readひとがら.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Pattern and build
- For fabric,
柄means a pattern. Used of a person,柄が大きくdescribes a large build.
- For fabric,
- Character
温かな人柄means a warm personality.