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合掌

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 合掌

っしょう
Freq #24572
1

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

pressing one's hands together in prayer

2

Common noun

triangular frame of a thatched roof

3

Expressions; At the end of buddhist correspondence

yours sincerely; yours truly; sincerely yours

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 41
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

fit
suit
join
0.1

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
ガッ
カッ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.う
-あ.う
あ.い
あい-
-あ.い
-あい
あ.わす
あ.わせる
-あ.わせる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あう
あん
こう
ごお
わい
12 strokes
Frequency: 1757
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

palm of hand
rule
administer
conduct

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てのひら
たなごころ
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