掌底

Japanese

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɕo̞ːte̞ː]

Noun

掌底: palm heel

掌(しょう)底(てい) • (shōtei) 

1. palm of the hand; palm heel

   Synonym: 掌 (te no hira)

   掌(しょう)底(てい)受(う)け

   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.