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“palm” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitenohira

Example

手のひらに汗をかきました。te no hi ra ni ase o ka ki ma shi ta

My palm got sweaty.

Illustration for 手のひら (palm)

How to say “palm” in Japanese

“Palm” in Japanese is 手のひら (tenohira).

Describes the relatively flat inner surface of the hand, where objects can rest and touch is felt.

Full entry for 手のひら: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 手のひら

小さな鳥が私の手のひらに乗りました。chii sa na tori ga watashi no te no hi ra ni no ri ma shi ta

A small bird landed on my palm.

Tips for using 手のひら

  • In English, palm can also mean a palm tree, but 手のひら (tenohira) refers specifically to the inner surface of the hand.

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