What does 手 mean?
手 is a Japanese noun meaning “hand” in English. It can also be translated as “forepaw, handle, trouble” depending on context. It is written as 手 in kanji, て in hiragana, and te in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
こちらに来るように手で合図した。
I made motions at him to come here with my hand.
ここに手のないナベがある。
Here is a pan without handles.
いい手を思いついた。
I hit upon a good idea.