Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 合掌(がっしょう) in Japanese

合掌
Kana Reading
がっしょう
Romaji
gasshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    pressing one's hands together in prayer
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    triangular frame of a thatched roof
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Yours sincerely; Yours truly; Sincerely yours


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

manipulate, rule, administer, conduct, palm of hand

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: てのひら, たなごころ

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

fit, suit, join, 0.1

On'Yomi: ゴウ, ガッ, カッ

Kun'Yomi: あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる

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