1.
how to handle; way of treating; manner of use
the method or manner of handling, treating, or dealing with something or someone
この機械の扱い方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to use this machine.
子供の扱い方がうまい人だ。
That person is good at handling children.
データの扱い方を間違えると大きな問題になる。
If you mishandle data, it will become a big problem.
彼は部下の扱い方が荒いと評判だ。
He has a reputation for treating his subordinates roughly.
A versatile compound noun that can refer to handling physical objects (tools, machines), managing data or information, or treating people. Formed with the productive pattern of verb stem + 方 (way of doing).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 扱い方がうまい: to be good at handling
- 扱い方を間違える: to mishandle
- 扱い方を知る: to know how to handle
- 扱い方が荒い: to handle roughly
- 扱い方に困る: to be at a loss for how to deal with
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 使い方: how to use — specifically about operating or using something
- 対処法: coping method — focuses on dealing with problems or difficult situations
- 取り扱い: handling, treatment — a more formal synonym, often used in instructions and manuals
ETYMOLOGY:
Composed of 扱い (handling, from the verb 扱う) + 方 (way, method).