Japanese symbol for “handler”
使い
つかい
Romaji: tsukai
errand; mission; going on an errand
In Japanese, handler is 使い, read つかい (tsukai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n errand; mission; going on an errand
- n messenger; bearer; errand boy; errand girl
- n familiar spirit
- n-pref, n-suf use; usage; user; trainer; tamer; handler
Written forms: 使い、遣い. Readings: つかい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “handler”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ハンドラー | ハンドラー handoraa | handler (esp. of dogs) |
| 処理部 | しょりぶ shoribu | processor; handler |
| 取扱者 | とりあつかいしゃ toriatsukaisha | operator; handler |
| 対応者 | たいおうしゃ taiousha | responder; handler; person who deals with a matter |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 使用 | しよう shiyou | use; application; employment |
| 使う | つかう tsukau | to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use |
| 大使館 | たいしかん taishikan | embassy |
| 行使 | こうし koushi | use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.) |
| 大使 | たいし taishi | ambassador |
See also: Chinese symbol for “handler”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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