What does the kanji 掌 mean?

The kanji 掌 (tenohira) means "manipulate, rule, administer, conduct, palm of hand". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "tenohira"?

"tenohira" is written with the kanji 掌, meaning "manipulate, rule, administer, conduct, palm of hand". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しょう (shō), kunyomi (native Japanese) てのひら (tenohira). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 掌?

Write 掌 ("manipulate") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.