ハンドル

はんどる
noun
steering wheel, handle, handlebars
1. steering wheel (of a car)
The wheel used to steer a car or other motor vehicle.
I turned the steering wheel to the right.
To grip the steering wheel and drive.
Please don't take your hands off the steering wheel while driving.
2. handlebars (of a bicycle)
The bar used to steer a bicycle or motorcycle.
To grip the bicycle handlebars.
I turned the handlebars left and went around the corner.
The child is riding the bicycle, clinging to the handlebars.
3. handle (general)
A part of an object designed to be held or operated by hand.
To turn the door handle.
The window handle broke.
Be careful, the cup handle is hot.

ハンドル is a loanword from English "handle."

DRIVING EXPRESSIONS:

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE:
In Japan, cars have (みぎ)ハンドル (right-hand drive), with the steering wheel on the right side.

OTHER MEANINGS:

RELATED CAR PARTS: