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Meaning of 握り(にぎり) in Japanese

握り
Kana Reading
にぎり
Romaji
nigiri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    grip; handle
    Example sentence
    ドア開けようしたらドア握りがとれた。 I tried to open the door, and the doorknob came off.

Examples of 握り, にぎり in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

On'Yomi: アク

Kun'Yomi: にぎ.る

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