柄 is read がら (e), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

柄がら

Q: What JLPT level is 柄?

柄 is a JLPT N2 word (upper intermediate).

Q: How is 柄 used in a sentence?

この業界では、経験よりも人柄が重視される傾向があります。 — In this industry, there is a tendency for character to be valued more than experience.

がら · e

JLPT N2 noun

Pattern; build; character

handle, grip
stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
pattern, design

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Example sentences

この業界では、経験よりも人柄が重視される傾向があります。

このぎょうかいでは、けいけんよりもひとがらがじゅうしされるけいこうがあります。

In this industry, there is a tendency for character to be valued more than experience.

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柄Design, Pattern, Build 音へい訓がら・え JLPT N1 · 9 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

柄えhandle (of a sword, dagger, etc.), grip 大柄おおがらlarge build, large pattern 小柄こがらsmall, diminutive 間柄あいだがらrelationship 事柄ことがらmatter, thing, affair, circumstance 人柄ひとがらpersonality, character

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What does 柄 mean?

Pattern; build; character. It can also mean: handle, grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.); pattern, design.

How do you pronounce 柄?

がら (e). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 柄?

JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.

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