Japanese

とりあつかう
Meaning: to handle; to deal with; to treat; to manage
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 取り扱う 取り扱わない
Polite 取り扱います 取り扱いません
Past 取り扱った 取り扱わなかった
Polite + Past 取り扱いました 取り扱いませんでした
Te-form 取り扱って 取り扱わなくて
Potential 取り扱える 取り扱えない
Passive 取り扱われる 取り扱われない
Causative 取り扱わせる 取り扱わせない
Causative + Passive 取り扱わされる 取り扱わされない
Imperative 取り扱え 取り扱うな

Handwriting

取
り
扱
う

Example sentences

This shop deals in rare overseas sweets.
鋭利な刃物を取り扱う際は、十分に注意してください。
Please be very careful when handling sharp blades.
精密な電子機器を取り扱う際は、細心の注意が必要だ。
Extreme care is required when handling precision electronic equipment.

Usage Notes

Used for physical handling of objects, managing business matters, or treating/dealing with people.

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