1.
steering wheel (of a car)
The wheel used to steer a car or other motor vehicle.
2.
handlebars (of a bicycle)
The bar used to steer a bicycle or motorcycle.
ハンドル is a loanword from English "handle."
Driving expressions
- ハンドルを切る (to turn the steering wheel)
- ハンドルを握る (to grip the steering wheel)
- ハンドルを回す (to turn the steering wheel)
- ハンドルを離す (to let go of the steering wheel)
Right-hand drive
In Japan, cars have 右ハンドル (right-hand drive), with the steering wheel on the right side.
Other meanings
Related car parts
Related Words
Related:
アクセル (accelerator)
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タイヤ (tire)
Related:
ブレーキ (brake)
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持ち手 (handle)
Compare:
取っ手 (handle)
Related:
ノブ (knob (door/drawer handle))