Meaning of 握り飯(にぎりめし) in Japanese

握り飯, 握飯
Kana Reading
にぎりめし
Romaji
nigirimeshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    rice ball

Related Kanji

飯 JLPT 4

12 strokes

meal, boiled rice

On'Yomi: ハン

Kun'Yomi: めし

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握 JLPT 1

12 strokes

grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

On'Yomi: アク

Kun'Yomi: にぎ.る

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