掌
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Noun meaning 'the palm of the hand.' Refers to the inner surface of the hand. Often used in compound words or phrases related to hand gestures or actions. Example: 『掌に乗せる』 (tenohira ni noseru, 'to place on the palm').
Theme
At a health clinic, User is consulting with Dr. Tanaka about hand pain. Dr. Tanaka examines User's palm and explains some common issues related to it.
掌
てのひら
the palm
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of your hand's 'palm' as the 'show' part — it's where you hold things. 『掌』 (tenohira, 'palm') sounds like 'ten oh, here!' — imagine showing your palm to someone.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, the palm 『掌』 (tenohira) is significant in gestures like clapping or holding objects. It's also used in expressions such as 『掌を返す』 (tenohira o kaesu, 'to change one's mind quickly'), meaning to flip-flop like turning a palm over.
Forms
Base: 掌Noun meaning 'the palm of the hand.' Refers to the inner surface of the hand. Often used in compound words or phrases related to hand gestures or actions. Example: 『掌に乗せる』 (tenohira ni noseru, 'to place on the palm').