Administer in Japanese
"administer" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "administer". The most common choice is shown first.
掌View details →
Top pick
palm of hand, rule, administer, conduct
Reading: shou
12 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of still and hand. Palm of hand.
What it carries
Grasp, palm, control. Represents palm.
Related kanji for "administer"
監Details →司Details →
administer
kan · nature, wisdom
Composed of servant and dish. Watching dish.
administer
shi · nature, wisdom
Composed of mouth and private. Administering with mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for administer?
The most common kanji for "administer" is 掌, read as shou. It means palm of hand, rule, administer. Related kanji: 監 (administer), 司 (administer).
How many strokes does 掌 have?
掌 has 12 strokes.