Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 手柄(てがら) in Japanese

手柄
Kana Reading
てがら
Romaji
tegara
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
    Example sentence
    悪人でも手柄は認めてやれ。 Give credit where credit is due.

Examples of 手柄, てがら in a sentence

Kanji in this word

柄 JLPT 1

9 strokes

design, pattern, build, nature, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft

On'Yomi: ヘイ

Kun'Yomi: がら, え, つか

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手 JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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