“Palm” or “To manage” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “掌”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “掌” means “Palm of hand”, “Take charge of” or “In charge” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “掌”
Jouyou Kanji “掌” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | しょう(shou) |
| Kun-Yomi | たなごころ(tanagokoro) |
| つかさど(る)(tsukasado(ru)) | |
| てのひら(tenohira) | |
| Meanings | Palm |
| Govern, Administer, Take a charge of, Manage, Handle, Treat, Conduct | |
| Work, Service, Duty |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “掌”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 掌握(しょうあく-sho u a ku) | Seize, Take over, Take control |
| 掌上(しょうじょう-sho u jo u) | ① On the palm, ② Control freely |
| 掌状(しょうじょう-sho u jo u) | Palmate, Shaped like an open palm |
| 掌大(しょうだい-sho u da i) | Small, Tiny, Size of a palm |
| 掌中(しょうちゅう-sho u chu u) | ① In one’s hands, ② Controllable area |
| 掌中の珠(しょうちゅうのたま-sho u chu u no ta ma) | Apple of one’s eye, One’s jewel, One’s beloved one |
| 合掌(がっしょう-ga ssho u) | ① Joining one’s palms together, Pressing one’s hands together, ② Triangular frame of a thatched roof, Crossed lumber, ③ (At the end of Buddhist correspondence) yours sincerely, Yours truly, Sincerely yours |
| 管掌(かんしょう-ka n sho u) | Taking charge management, To have ~ in charge |
| 指掌(ししょう-shi sho u) | Simple thing, Very clear thing |
| 車掌(しゃしょう-sha sho u) | Train (or bus) conductor, (Vehicle) Guard |
| 職掌(しょくしょう-sho ku sho u) | One’s duties on the job |
| 分掌(ぶんしょう-bu n sho u) | Division of duties, Segregation of duties |
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