掌


This is the kanji for the palm of the hand. It can also mean administer.

on readings:
  • shō
kun readings:
    -
examples:
合掌 gasshō to clasp one's hands (in prayer)
車掌 shashō (train) conductor
掌中 shōchū pocket edition, in the hand
掌中の玉 shōchū no tama apple of one's eye, one's jewel

links:
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Last ∆ on 5 November 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.