# 掌 — Palm

Frequency rank 1738 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 恨 (Grudge), less common than 疎 (Neglect).

- On’yomi: しょう
- Kun’yomi: てのひら
- Radical: 手 Hand (Kangxi 64)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

A hand at the bottom supports a hat on top — the flat surface of your hand held up like a hat is your open palm.

In words:

- 掌 たなごころ — the palm
- 車掌 しゃしょう — (train) conductor

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