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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

wisdom

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1757
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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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

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