掌底

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Japanese

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

Pronunciation

Noun

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

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