掌
てのひら
tenohira
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
掌 is the kanji for "Rule". A common reading is てのひら (tenohira). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rule
Also : Conduct · Manipulate · Administer · Palm Of Hand
Readings
kunてのひら/ tenohirakunたなごころ/ tanagokoroonしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Example Sentences
彼女の掌には小さな傷があった。
かのじょのてのひらにはちいさなきずがあった。
There was a small scar on her palm.
運命を掌中に収めることは難しい。
うんめいをしょうちゅうにおさめることはむずかしい。
It is difficult to hold fate in the palm of your hand.
Vocabulary using 掌
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