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握り締める

握り緊める、 握りしめる

Reading

Kana: にぎりしめる
Romaji: nigirishimeru
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Definition

v1
vt
1

to grasp tightly

Kanji

Readings: アク、 にぎ.る
Meanings: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe
Readings: テイ、 し.まる、 し.まり、 し.める、 -し.め、 -じ.め
Meanings: tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten
Readings: キン、 し.める、 し.まる
Meanings: tense, solid, hard, reliable, tight

Example Sentences

()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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(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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彼女(かのじょ)(わたし)()(にぎ)()めて()えてよかったといった。
➥She clasped my hands and said she was glad to see me.
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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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彼女(かのじょ)はため(いき)をついて両手(りょうて)をしっかり(にぎ)()めた。
➥She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
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彼女(かのじょ)(わたし)()()りそしてその()をきつく(にぎ)()めた。
➥She took hold of my hand and held it tightly.
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