上手 (uwate)

Meaning

1. upper part
2. upper stream; upper course of a river
3. right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV)
4. skillful (in comparisons); dexterity
5. over-arm grip on opponent's belt (sumo)

Kanji and stroke order

↻ Replay stroke order

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