持(も)ち手(て)

もちて

noun

handle; grip; holder

daily-life tool

1. handle; grip (of an object)

The part of an object such as a pot, knife, or bag that is designed to be grasped and held by the hand.

鍋(なべ)の持(も)ち手(て)が熱(あつ)い。

The pot handle is hot.

この包丁(ほうちょう)は持(も)ち手(て)が握(にぎ)りやすい。

This knife has an easy-to-grip handle.

木製(もくせい)の持(も)ち手(て)が付(つ)いたバッグを選(えら)んだ。

I chose a bag with a wooden handle.

2. holder; bearer; owner

A person who holds or possesses something, such as stocks, property, or rights.

株(かぶ)の持(も)ち手(て)が変(か)わった。

The owner of the shares changed.

この土地(とち)の持(も)ち手(て)は誰(だれ)ですか。

Who is the owner of this land?

不動産(ふどうさん)の持(も)ち手(て)として税金(ぜいきん)を払(はら)う義務(ぎむ)がある。

As a property holder, there is an obligation to pay taxes.

A compound of 持(も)つ (to hold) and 手(て) (hand). In sense 1, it refers to the part of an object designed to be held — a handle or grip. In sense 2, it refers to the person who holds or owns something. Context usually makes the intended sense clear.

Common collocations

持(も)ち手(て)が付(つ)いている: to have a handle
持(も)ち手(て)を握(にぎ)る: to grip the handle
持(も)ち手(て)が壊(こわ)れる: the handle breaks

Similar words

取(と)っ手(て): handle, knob — used for doors, drawers, and lids; designed for pulling or turning
ハンドル: handle — loanword; also used for steering wheel
所有者(しょゆうしゃ): owner — formal term for an owner (sense 2 equivalent)

Related Words

Compare: 取(と)っ手(て) (handle, knob)

Compare: ハンドル (handle)

Compare: 所有者(しょゆうしゃ) (owner)

Compare: 提げ手 (handle)

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Added 2026.4.7 3:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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