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[ひと()·にぎ()·]
hitonigiri
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひとにぎ()·]
hitonigiri

Root Words:

[ひと() + にぎ()·]
hito + nigiri

English Meaning(s) for 一握り

noun, no adjective
  1. handful
  2. small amount; small number

Definition and Synonyms for 一握り

Fistful the quantity that can be held in the hand
Synonyms: 一掴み, 一握, 一握り
Handful a small number or amount
Synonyms: 一掴み, 一握, 一握り, 少量

Meanings for each kanji in 一握り

» one; one radical (no.1)
» grip; hold; mould sushi; bribe

Categories 一握り is a member of

Small Indefinite Amount an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
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Containerful the quantity that a container will hold
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 一握り

Sample Sentences for 一握り

Only a handful of activists are articulate in our union.
The difficulties of the Japanese language prevent all but a handful of foreigners from approaching the literature in the original.
Only a handful of activists in our union are getting on us.
Only a handful of men want to take childcare leave.
Only a handful of activists in our union are getting on our backs.

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