JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
掌 — manipulate
- Reading
- ショウ・てのひら・たなごころ
- Meaning
- manipulate; rule; administer; conduct; palm of hand
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
掌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・てのひら・たなごころ and it means manipulate; rule; administer; conduct; palm of hand. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
掌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 掌 (the palm) and 車掌 (conductor).
Japanese words containing 掌
Frequently asked questions
What does 掌 mean in Japanese?
掌 means manipulate; rule; administer; conduct; palm of hand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 掌 read?
掌 is read ショウ・てのひら・たなごころ. Reading it inside real words — 掌 and 車掌 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 掌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 掌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 掌 in a word?
A common word containing 掌 is 掌 (たなごころ) — "the palm". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 掌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 掌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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