柄 (がら): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

柄 (がら) means handle / hilt / grip.

See example sentences below.

柄 at a glance

柄

がらgara

N3noun

handle / hilt / grip

柄がらgaraN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

handle / hilt / grip

Example 1

この刀の柄は木でできている。

Translation

The handle of this sword is made of wood.

Example 2

傘の柄が短くて使いにくい。

Translation

The umbrella's handle is short and hard to use.