Kanji
What does the kanji 柄 mean?
柄 means handle, grip; pattern; nature, character. On'yomi ヘイ. Kun'yomi がら、え、つか.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ヘイ |
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| Kun'yomi | がら、え、つか |
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| Strokes | 9 |
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| Main radical | 木 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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柄On'yomi ヘイKun'yomi がら、え、つか
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
handle, grip; pattern; nature, character
Memory hook
A person (人) gripping the wood (木) inside the frame (冂) — HANDLE, PATTERN, CHARACTER.
Common words
- 柄えhandle
- 柄がらpattern, design; build, physique; character
- 事柄ことがらmatter, affair, circumstances
- 小柄こがらsmall-statured; a small pattern
More words with this kanji
- 人柄ひとがらpersonality, character
- 間柄あいだがらrelationship (between people)
- 大柄おおがらlarge build; large pattern (fabric)
