Word details

掌を指す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掌を指す.

Dictionary

Entry

掌を指すたなごころをさすしょうをさすExpressionGodan verbFreq #152225
1

Idiomatic expression

to be obvious; to be obviously correct; to point to one's palm

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

palm of hand, rule, administer, conduct

12 strokesFrequency 1,757JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショウ

Kun

てのひらたなごころ

finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

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