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[しょう(掌)·へん(編)]
shouhen
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[しょう(掌)·へん(篇)]
shouhen
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[しょう(小)·へん(編)]
shouhen
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[しょう(小)·へん(篇)]
shouhen
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English Meaning(s) for 掌編

noun
  1. (very) short story or article; short short story; conté
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Definition and Synonyms for 掌編

Short Story a prose narrative shorter than a novel
Synonyms: コント, ショートストーリー, 小話, 掌編, 短編, 短編小説

Meanings for each kanji in 掌編

» rule; manipulate; administer; conduct; palm of hand
» compilation; knit; plait; braid; twist; editing; completed poem; part of a book

Categories 掌編 is a member of

Story a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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