握
Kanji · N1
握 / grip
Kanji for grip, hold, or mould sushi.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | アク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | にぎ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
握 carries the meaning grip, hold, or mould sushi.
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Common compounds with 握
掌握しょうあくgrasping / seizing / holding
握りにぎりgrasping / gripping / grasp
把握はあくgrasp / understanding / control
お握りおにぎりonigiri / rice ball
握力あくりょくgrip / grip strength
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