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一握り
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一握り.
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Entry
1
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
a handful (of)
Examples
少年は一握りのピーナッツを集め、それを小さな箱に入れた。
The boy gathered a handful of peanuts and put them in a small box.
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
small amount (of); small number (of)
Examples
ほんの一握りの男性しか育児休暇を取りたがらない。
Only a handful of men want to take childcare leave.
3
As 〜にする
trouncing; crushing; putting down (with ease)
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