Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 掌中(しょうちゅう) in Japanese

掌中
Kana Reading
しょうちゅう
Romaji
shōchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    in the hand; (something) easily manipulated


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 5

4 strokes

in, inside, middle, mean, center

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: なか, うち, あた.る

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