Readings
- On readings
- ショウ
- Kun readings
- てのひらたなごころ
12 strokesJōyō kanjiOccasionalRank 1,757 / 2,500
Stroke order
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掌: strokes animate in writing order.Words with 掌
掌握
to grasp; to control
合掌
putting one's palms together in prayer
掌編
short-short story; very short story
掌中
in the palm of one's hand; under one's control
掌を返す
to suddenly change one's attitude
手掌
palm of the hand
掌紋
palm print
掌底
heel of the palm
Example sentences
彼は市場の動きを完全に掌握している。
He has completely taken control of the market's movements.
休日に掌編小説を一冊読んだ。
I read a short story on my day off.
