Kanji · N1

/ palm of hand

Kanji for palm of hand, rule, or administer.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ショウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)てのひら、たなごころNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

掌 carries the meaning palm of hand, rule, or administer.

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Common compounds with 掌

しょうあくgrasping / seizing / holding
しゃしょうconductor
てのひらpalm
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