柄(え)

え
noun
handle, grip, shaft
1. handle, grip
The part of a tool or utensil that is held.
傘(かさ)の柄(え)を握(にぎ)る。
To grip the umbrella handle.
刀(かたな)の柄(え)が美(うつく)しい。
The sword's hilt is beautiful.
柄(え)の長(なが)いスプーン。
A long-handled spoon.
フライパンの柄(え)が熱(あつ)い。
The frying pan handle is hot.
ナイフの柄(え)を交換(こうかん)する。
To replace the knife handle.
鍋(なべ)の柄(え)を持(も)つ。
To hold the pot handle.
柄(え)の部分(ぶぶん)が壊(こわ)れた。
The handle part broke.
2. shaft, stem
The long part connecting the working end to the handle.
ほうきの柄(え)が折(お)れた。
The broom handle broke.
斧(おの)の柄(え)が長(なが)い。
The axe shaft is long.
木製(もくせい)の柄(え)がついている。
It has a wooden handle attached.
鋤(すき)の柄(え)が長(なが)すぎる。
The plow handle is too long.
モップの柄(え)を短(みじか)く調整(ちょうせい)した。
I adjusted the mop handle to be shorter.

柄(え) refers to the graspable part of a tool, utensil, or weapon. It applies to any item with a handle or shaft.

KANJI READINGS:

  • え: handle, grip (this entry)
  • がら: pattern, design; build, character (different word entirely)

COMMON USES:

  • 傘(かさ)の柄(え): umbrella handle
  • 刀(かたな)の柄(え): sword hilt/grip
  • 鍋(なべ)の柄(え): pot handle
  • 斧(おの)の柄(え): axe handle
  • フライパンの柄(え): frying pan handle

NOTE:
柄(え) is distinct from 取(と)っ手(て) (handle, knob), which refers to handles designed to be gripped and pulled, such as door handles or drawer pulls. 柄(え) is for elongated handles on tools and utensils.

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Added 2026.1.9 21:30 · Revised 2026.3.30 11:16
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