Vocabulary

What does 柄 (え, e) mean?

柄 (え, e) means handle, grip.

Quick facts
Readingえ
Romajie
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
え
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommone

handle, grip

  1. 1noun handle; grip
  2. 2noun stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)

Example sentences

  • The umbrella's handle broke.

  • The handle of this knife is made of wood.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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