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握
grasp · hold · seize · grip
N1On: あくKun: にぎ
Memory Aid
'にぎ' — Think of 'NIGIRI' sushi, which is formed by 'GRASPING' and shaping rice with your hand.
Vocabulary
握るにぎるto grasp, to hold
握手あくしゅhandshake
握力あくりょくgrip strength
寿司を握るすしをにぎるto make sushi (by hand)
Example Sentences
彼の手を固く握った。
I firmly grasped his hand.
彼は寿司を握るのが得意だ。
He is good at making sushi.
試合の後、選手たちは握手した。
After the game, the players shook hands.
彼は会社の権力を握っている。
He holds the power in the company.