Japanese word

取り扱う

Pronunciation

Romajitoriatsukau

Meaning

  • verbhandle

Example

この部署では、海外の案件を取り扱います。ko no bu sho de wa kai gai no an ken o to ri atsuka i ma su

This department handles cases from overseas.

Illustration for 取り扱う (handle)

More examples

個人情報は慎重に取り扱ってください。ko jin jō hō wa shin chō ni to ri atsukat te ku da sa i

Please handle personal information carefully.

Core concept

Describes actively managing something by applying the suitable action to it, from solving a problem to operating equipment.

Common phrases

  • 問題を取り扱うmon dai o to ri atsuka u

    handle a problem

  • 情報を取り扱うjō hō o to ri atsuka u

    handle information

  • 丁寧に取り扱うtei nei ni to ri atsuka u

    handle with care

Similar words

扱うatsukau: To deal with a matter or use equipment in an appropriate way.
管理するkanrisuru: To organize and control information, objects, or activities over time.
対応するtaiōsuru: To respond to a problem or situation by taking suitable action.

Definition in Japanese

問題や情報、道具などに適切な方法でかかわり、処理または操作する。mon dai ya jō hō dō gu na do ni teki setsu na hō hō de ka ka wa ri sho ri ma ta wa sō sa su ru

Word origin

取り扱う (toriatsukau) combines 取り (tori, "taking"), the continuative form of 取る (toru, "take"), with 扱う (atsukau, "handle"), expressing the management or use of something.

Usage tips

  • When 取り扱う (toriatsukau) takes a topic or problem as its object, it usually means dealing with it systematically rather than merely touching it, which makes the verb useful in formal discussions.

Other meanings

  • operateverb
  • useverb

Opposites

  • 放置するhōchisuruleave unattendedverb

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