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握る
にぎる
N3
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to grasp
2
to seize
3
to mold sushi
4
to clasp
5
to grip
6
to hold (the answer)
7
to have (e.g. the solution)
8
to be the key
Example sentence
成功への鍵を握るのは教育である。
It is education that is key to the success.
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Kanji in this word
握
Grip, Hold, Mould Sushi
12 strokes
More words with
握
把握
はあく ·
grasp
N1
お握り
おにぎり ·
onigiri
握らす
にぎらす ·
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
握り締める
にぎりしめる ·
to grasp tightly
握力
あくりょく ·
grip (of hand)
握り
Full entry on Jisho
にぎり ·
grasping
握手
あくしゅ ·
handshake
N3
掌握
しょうあく ·
grasping
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