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VocabJLPT N2

palm (of the hand)

Noun

Definitions

1. palm (of the hand)

This noun refers to the palm of the hand, the flat inner surface of the hand below the fingers. It appears in various expressions related to holding, controlling, or fitting something in one's hand.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What are you hiding in your palm right now?

Sentence 2

Wait, your hands are really that cold?

Sentence 3

Mom said, "Show me your palms — did you hurt yourself?"

Sentence 4

Another mistake — and now my palms are getting clammy.

Sentence 5

This cup is hot, so please don't hold it directly in your palm.