Moto 握る (にぎる)to clasp; to grasp; to grip
- to clasp; to grasp; to gripGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
- to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form; to press into shapeGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
- to seize (power, etc.); to take hold ofGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
Kanji in 握る
Words that share its kanji
- 握手あくしゅhandshake
- 把握はあくgrasp; catch
- 掌握しょうあくgrasping; seizing
- 握らすにぎらすto let (someone) take hold of your hand
- 握りにぎりgrasping; gripping
- 一握りひとにぎりhandful
- お握りおにぎりonigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
- 握りずしにぎりずしnigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.
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