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What is the Kanji for 'Palm' and 'Manipulate'? | 掌

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Palm' and 'Manipulate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Palm' and 'Manipulate' is 掌.

    kanji

    掌

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

    Reading

    kunyomiてのひら

    tenohira

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    手Hand 尚Still, Esteem

    Example Word

    掌: palm. The Japanese noun '掌 (てのひら)' refers to the 'palm' of the hand. It specifically denotes the inner surface of the hand, excluding the fingers. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: She held the flower in her palm「彼女は掌に花を持っていた」(かのじょはてのひらにはなをもっていた). The future is in the palm of your hand「未来はあなたの掌の中にある」(みらいはあなたのてのひらのなかにある). The word can also appear in idiomatic expressions or poetic language, emphasizing control, care, or the delicate nature of something.

    Radical

    手

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1391

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 掌

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    手

    Meaning

    Hand

    kanji

    尚

    Meaning

    Still, Esteem

Words Using 掌

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    車掌

    Meaning

    Conductor

    word

    掌

    Meaning

    Palm

Kanji Related to 掌 Through the Part 手

These 8 kanji contain the part 手 as well.

    kanji

    挙

    Meaning

    Raise

    kanji

    撃

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    拳

    Meaning

    Fist

    kanji

    我

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

    kanji

    承

    Meaning

    Consent

    kanji

    摯

    Meaning

    Gift, Seriousness

    kanji

    看

    Meaning

    Watch

    kanji

    摩

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

Kanji Related to 掌 Through the Part 尚

These 3 kanji contain the part 尚 as well.

    kanji

    常

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    kanji

    堂

    Meaning

    Hall

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

Learn the Kanji 掌

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What does 掌 mean?

掌 means 'Palm' and 'Manipulate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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