握り締める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 握り締める
1
to grasp tightly
Examples
ブライアンがケイトの手を握り締めている。
Brian is holding Kate's hands.
Kanji in this Word
握
12 strokes
Frequency: 1003
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
grip
hold
mould sushi
bribe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
アク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にぎ.る
締
15 strokes
Frequency: 797
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tighten
tie
shut
lock
fasten
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.まる
し.まり
し.める
-し.め
-じ.め
緊
15 strokes
Frequency: 677
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tense
solid
hard
reliable
tight
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.める
し.まる
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