握る

Meanings

1. Godan verb · Transitive

   to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch

2. Godan verb · Transitive

   to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason

3. Godan verb · Transitive

   to seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control

4. Godan verb · Transitive

   to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form (with one's hands); to press into shape; to mold; to mould

In Spanish

1. agarrar; moldear sushi

Kanji in this word

• 握

Example sentences

• 彼女かのじょはロープをしっかりと握にぎった。

  She took a strong hold on the rope.

  Tatoeba #91280(opens in a new tab)

• 彼かれらが眠ねむっている間あいだ私わたしがハンドルを握にぎった。

  I took the wheel while he slept.

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