柄|えe[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounhandle; grip
- nounstalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
- Synonym取っ手とってNeutralA handle you grab on doors, drawers or cups (「ドアの取っ手」), usually something that sticks out from the surface; 「柄」 is the slender grip of a tool.
- SynonymにぎりNeutralThe part you hold or the way you grip it (「バットの握り」); can also mean sushi.
- SynonymハンドルNeutralA loanword for a steering wheel or handlebars; also used for door handles.
- SynonymグリップNeutralA loanword for the grip of a racket or bat, or the way you hold it (「グリップを握る」).
- RelatedつまみNeutralA small knob you pinch with your fingers (「音量のつまみ」); also means a snack to have with drinks.
Use 「柄」 for the slender grip of a tool. For handles on doors or drawers pick 「取っ手」, for a steering wheel or handlebars 「ハンドル」, for a small knob 「つまみ」, and for a racket or bat grip 「グリップ」.
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