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[にぎ()·]
nigiri
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

nigiri

English Meaning(s) for 握り

noun
  1. grasping; gripping; grasp; grip; clutch
  2. handful; fistful
  3. handle; grip; knob
  4. rice ball
  5. nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.
  6. method to determine player colors (go) (esp. ニギリ)

Definition and Synonyms for 握り

Handle the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Synonyms: つかむ, つまみ, つまむ, グリップ, ハンドル, 取り所, 取っ手, , , 掴み, 握り, 握る, , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 握り

» grip; hold; mould sushi; bribe

Categories 握り is a member of

Appendage a part that is joined to something larger
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Sample Sentences for 握り

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

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