General physical handle or grip on objects such as doors, drawers, tools, or bags.
I turned the door handle and opened it.
Specifically the steering wheel of a car or other vehicle. Very common in everyday speech.
彼はハンドルを右に切った。
He turned the steering wheel to the right.
handlebar; handlebars
Used for the handlebars of a bicycle or motorcycle.
自転車のハンドルをしっかり握ってください。
Please hold the bicycle handlebars firmly.
Internet slang for an online handle or username. Often used in the context of social media, forums, or online games.
See also: ハンドルネーム
このサイトではハンドルネームで投稿できます。
On this site, you can post using a screen name.
I turned the handle to get the water flowing.
I slammed the brakes and lost control of the steering wheel.
He goes by a different handle online.
abrupt steering; sudden turn of the wheel