This is the 1670th most frequent Russian word.
ру
The term "ру" itself is not a standalone Russian word but might be an abbreviation, root, or part of a word. Could you clarify or provide context?
In this sentence, 'рука' (hand) is used to indicate a physical body part.
Она подняла руку, чтобы поздороваться.
She raised her hand to greet.
'рука' refers to a body part being used to hold an object.
Он держал бумагу в одной руке.
He held the paper in one hand.
'рукоять' (handle) shares roots with 'рука', associating it with similar functions involving hands.