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掌
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
てのひら・たなごころ
tenohira / tanagokoro
palm of hand · rule · administer · conduct
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of still and hand. Palm of hand.
Symbolism
Grasp, palm, control. Represents palm.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Following rules
Words & Expressions
Words written with 掌
掌握しょうあくseizing
掌中しょうちゅうin the hand
Four-Character Compounds
掌を返す
てのひらをかえす
To flip one's palm; To suddenly change one's attitude
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 掌 mean in Japanese?
掌 means palm of hand, rule, administer, conduct.
How do you read 掌?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: てのひら、たなごころ (tenohira, tanagokoro).
How many strokes does 掌 have?
掌 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 掌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
掌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means palm of hand, rule, administer, conduct. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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