There are not many that would find the guitar easier to handle and learn to play than ukulele (fewer strings, nylon strings, small size etc.). There are a few that might find the smallest ukuleles (like the soprano) too small to play comfortably but those a few and far between. :-).
The ukulele is easier. All the skills you'll learn for the ukulele can be used later for guitar.
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