JLPT N1
掌
palm of hand; control; preside over
Readings
On'yomiショウ
Kun'yomiてのひら
Mnemonic
The entire PALM OF THE HAND used to CONTROL and preside.
Example Words
掌握 (しょうあく) grasping; control
車掌 (しゃしょう) conductor
合掌 (がっしょう) pressing palms together
palm of hand; control; preside over