がら
gara
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 81 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

柄 is the kanji for "Grip / Knob / Build". A common reading is がら (gara). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Grip / Knob / Build

Also : Grip · Knob · Build · Crank · Shaft · Design

Readings

kunがら/ garakun/ ekunつか/ tsukaonへい/ hei

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

彼が着ている服の大きな柄が個性的だ。

かれがきているふくのおおきながらがこせいてきだ。

The large pattern on the clothes he wears is unique.

強風で大切な傘の柄が折れてしまった。

きょうふうでたいせつなかさのえがおれてしまった。

The handle of my precious umbrella broke in the strong wind.

Vocabulary using 柄

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