Word details

手に汗を握る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手に汗を握る.

Dictionary

Entry

手に汗を握るてにあせをにぎるExpressionGodan verbFreq #57514
1

Idiomatic expression

to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

sweat, perspire

6 strokesFrequency 1,502JLPT N2Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

あせ

grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

12 strokesFrequency 1,003JLPT N1Grade 8

On

アク

Kun

にぎ.る

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