Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “握る”

握る

にぎる

to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch

Example sentence

I took the wheel while he slept.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

握
On
あく
Kun
にぎ.る
Stroke count
12

・grip

・hold

・mould sushi

・bribe

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Related words to 握る

3 related words

握る

にぎる

→

to hold (the answer);to have (e.g. the solution);to be the key;to be the reason

握る

にぎる

→

to seize (power);to hold (the reins);to dominate;to control

握る

にぎる

→

to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.);to form (with one's hands);to press into shape;to mold;to mould