ひら
ひら
noun
flat side; flat surface; palm
1.
flat side; flat surface; flat part
The flat side or face of an object, especially of something with both flat and edged sides like a sword or palm. Often appears in compounds rather than as a standalone noun.
Rarely used on its own in modern Japanese — almost always appears as part of a compound. The root meaning is "the flat side of something."
Compounds
- 手のひら: palm of the hand
- 足のひら: sole of the foot
- ひらたい (平たい): flat (adjective)
- ひら社員: rank-and-file employee (lit. "flat" employee, no rank)
Related words
- Often written 平 with the kanji for "flat," linking it to many other words built on the same root.