- 1. [v5r, vt] to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
- 2. [v5r, vt] to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason
- 3. [v5r, vt] to seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control
- 4. [v5r, vt] to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form (with one's hands); to press into shape; to mold; to mould
Kanji in this word
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握
grip, hold, mould sushi, bribeOn: アク (aku)Kun: にぎ.る (nigi.ru)
Example Sentences
彼らが眠っている間私がハンドルを握った。
karera ga nemutsu teiru kan watashi ga handoru wo nigitsu ta .
I took the wheel while he slept.
刑事はその男が有罪だという確たる証拠を握った。
keiji hasono otoko ga yuuzai datoiu kaku taru shouko wo nigitsu ta .
The detective found absolute proof of the man's guilt.