Japanese symbol for “palm”
手のひら
てのひら
Romaji: tenohira
palm (of the hand)
In Japanese, palm is 手のひら, read てのひら (tenohira).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n palm (of the hand)
Written forms: 手のひら、掌、手の平. Readings: てのひら、たなごころ、しょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “palm”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 手の内 | てのうち tenouchi | palm (of one's hand) |
| 平手 | ひらて hirate | palm; open hand |
| パーム | パーム paamu | palm (of the hand) |
| 手掌 | しゅしょう shushou | palm |
| 手の腹 | てのはら tenohara | palm (of the hand) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
| 手段 | しゅだん shudan | means; way; method |
| 手術 | しゅじゅつ shujutsu | surgery; operation; procedure |
| 大手 | おおて oote | major company; big company |
| 手紙 | てがみ tegami | letter; note |
See also: Chinese symbol for “palm”.
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