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握り

Reading

Kana: にぎり
Romaji: nigiri
Kana
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Definitions

1

grasping; gripping; grasp; grip; clutch

2

handful; fistful

3

handle; grip; knob

4

rice ball

Note: abbreviation
See also: 握り飯
5

nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.

Note: abbreviation

Kanji

Readings: アク、 にぎ.る
Meanings: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

Example Sentences

(かれ)はその(かみ)(にぎ)りつぶして(まる)めた。
➥He crushed the sheet of paper up into a ball.
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近所(きんじょ)には(いち)(にぎ)りのいたずらっ()がいる。
➥There are a handful of naughty boys in my neighborhood.
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ブライアンがケイトの()(にぎ)()めている。
➥Brian is holding Kate's hands.
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()ちないようにロープを(にぎ)りしめた。
➥I grasped the rope so as not to fall.
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(ひと)心臓(しんぞう)はその(ひと)(にぎ)(こぶし)とほぼ(おな)じだ。
➥A man's heart is about as large as his fist.
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(かれ)はバットを()(まえ)にしっかり(にぎ)りしめた。
➥He got a good grip on the bat before swinging.
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