This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

握り拳

握りこぶし

Reading

Kana: にぎりこぶし
Romaji: nigirikobushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

clenched fist

Kanji

Readings: アク、 にぎ.る
Meanings: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe
Readings: ケン、 ゲン、 こぶし
Meaning: fist

Example Sentence

(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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