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掌底

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
しょう
Grade: S
てい
Grade: 4
kan'on

Pronunciation

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Noun

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掌底: palm heel
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(しょう)(てい) (shōtei

  1. palm of the hand; palm heel
    Synonym: (te no hira)
    (しょう)(てい)()
    shōtei uke
    open palm block
  2. (karate, martial arts) short for 掌底打ち (shōtei uchi, palm heel strike).

Usage notes

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Frequently used in karate or other fighting sports to name or refer to techniques using the palm of the hand.