手(て)すり

手(て)すり refers to any handrail or railing — on stairs, balconies, bridges, walkways, etc. The kanji form 手摺(てすり) exists but kana or mixed writing (手(て)すり) is more common.

Common collocations

• 手(て)すりにつかまる: to hold on to the handrail
• 手(て)すりにもたれる: to lean on the railing
• 階段(かいだん)の手(て)すり: stair railing
• 手(て)すりを設置(せっち)する: to install a handrail
• 手(て)すりを握(にぎ)る: to grip the handrail

Types

• 階段(かいだん)の手(て)すり: stair handrail
• ベランダの手(て)すり: balcony railing
• 橋(はし)の手(て)すり: bridge railing

Cultural note

Public announcements in trains and stations often remind passengers: 手(て)すりにおつかまりください (Please hold on to the handrail).