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.
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: