Chinese

Noun

手柄

1. handle; hand lever
2. game controller

Japanese

Noun

手柄 ‎(hiragana てがら, romaji tegara)

1. an exploit
2. achievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service

   手柄 (てがら)を立 (た)てる

   tegara o tateru

   perform a meritorious deed; distinguish oneself (in)

3. the credit

Derived terms

• 手柄顔