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握(にぎ)る

にぎるnigiru

CommonVerb

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. Godan verb with ru endingtransitive verb

    to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch

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

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

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

    すし職(しょく)人(にん)がすしを握(にぎ)る。

    • The sushi chef makes nigiri sushi.

    Words:職(しょく)人(にん)握(にぎ)る

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