把手

Noun

 * 1) handle; grip; knob

Verb

 * 1)  to hold hands

Etymology 1
From compound.

Noun

 * 1) grip, handle, knob

Etymology 2
Compound of. The 把 spelling for the tori portion is an example of.

Noun

 * 1) grip, handle, knob
 * 2) a starting point (compare the English phrase )
 * 3) someone who takes or receives something

Etymology 3
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Alteration from torite above.

Noun

 * 1) grip, handle, knob
 * 2) a starting point (compare the English phrase )

Usage notes
The totte reading appears to be more common for the, sense.