N1
掌 meaning and readings
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Kanji
掌
N1
- Meaning
- palm of the hand
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 掌 = 尚 + 手。
Story
掌 is analyzed as a combination of 尚 (high), 手 (hand) and denotes palm of the hand.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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