掌
Kanji · N1
掌 / palm of hand
Kanji for palm of hand, rule, or administer.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
掌握しょうあくgrasping / seizing / holding
車掌しゃしょうconductor
掌てのひらpalm
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