noun
The part of an object designed to be held, such as the handle of a bag, cup, or tool.
このバッグは持ち手が長くて肩にかけやすい。
This bag has long handles, so it's easy to carry on the shoulder.
急須の持ち手が熱くて持てなかった。
The teapot's handle was too hot to hold.
noun
holder; person who holds
A person who holds something, often in a specific role or context. Less common than the handle sense.
彼は会議で資料の持ち手を務めた。
He acted as the holder of the documents at the meeting.
Compound of 持ち (mochi, 'holding', from 持つ) and 手 (te, 'hand').