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[しょう(掌)]
shou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[て(手)·の·ひ·ら]
tenohira
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[てのひら(掌)]
tenohira
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[て(手)·の·ひら(平)]
tenohira
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[たなごころ(掌)]
tanagokoro
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English Meaning(s) for 掌

noun
  1. palm (of one's hand)
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Definition and Synonyms for 掌

Palm the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
Synonyms: 平手, 手のひら, 手の内, 手掌, 手の腹, 掌中

Meanings for each kanji in 掌

» rule; manipulate; administer; conduct; palm of hand

Categories 掌 is a member of

Region a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
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