取り扱う

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 取り扱う, read とりあつかう, is a transitive verb meaning to handle goods or deal with a subject.
• Basic usage: 雑貨を取り扱う describes merchandise a shop carries; 文化を取り扱った文章 describes an article dealing with local culture.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Commercial handling and topical treatment
  • A shop and goods select handle or carry, while an article and culture select deal with; both objects take を.