握る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 握る
1
to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
Examples
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.
2
to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason
Examples
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.
3
to seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control
4
to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form (with one's hands); to press into shape; to mold; to mould
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
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