1. palm of the hand; palm
E.g.: 掌中 (in the palm of one's hand), 合掌 (pressing one's hands together in prayer)
2. to bear; to carry; to hold up; to offer
3. to administer; to be in charge of; duty
E.g.: 掌典 (court official in charge of rites), 職掌 (one's duties)
