Meaning of 握る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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握るJLPT 3
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Kana Readingにぎる
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Romajinigiru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form; to press into shape; to mold; to mould
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to seize (power, etc.); to take hold of
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Example Sentences
握る, にぎる used in context
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右手には、いかにも、「魔法少女アイテムです」と言わんばかりの怪しげなロッドが握られていた。
In her right hand was gripped a suspicious looking rod that practically radiated "I'm a magical girl item".
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The FTC nailed down new evidence in the fraud investigation.
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The attorney has strong evidence that she is innocent.
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You look tired. Shall I take the wheel?
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She stepped forward to shake his hand.
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She slipped some money into her son's hand.
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