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鍵を握る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鍵を握る

カギを握る
かぎをにぎる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #31731
1

Idiomatic expression

to hold the key (to)

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Frequency: 2029
Grade 8

Meanings

key

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かぎ
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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