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握る

にぎる

Readings

にぎる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vtto clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
  2. 2.
    v5r, vtto hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason
  3. 3.
    v5r, vtto seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control
  4. 4.
    v5r, vtto make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form (with one's hands); to press into shape; to mold; to mould

Kanji breakdown

握
N512 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼らが眠っている間私がハンドルを握った。

I took the wheel while he slept.

刑事はその男が有罪だという確たる証拠を握った。

The detective found absolute proof of the man's guilt.

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握るにぎる

to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)

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