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JLPT N3 · Communication

手話

しゅわ

sign language

Stroke order of 手話

2 characters, 17 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

手 · 4 strokes話 · 13 strokes

Memory trick

手 is a hand, and 話 is words 言 spoken: speaking with the hands.

Parts: 手 hand + 話 speak

The characters in 手話

  • 手 て — hand (4 strokes)
  • 話 はなし — talk; story (13 strokes)

Example sentence

彼女は手話ができます。

かのじょはしゅわができます。

She can use sign language.

Words with 手

Words with 話

More words: Communication

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