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Zach

握る

Reading

Kana: にぎる
Romaji: nigiru
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Definitions

v5r
vt
1

to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch

2

to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form; to press into shape; to mold; to mould

3

to seize (power, etc.); to take hold of

Kanji

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

Example Sentences

(かれ)(とう)主導権(しゅどうけん)(にぎ)った。
➥He took the leadership of the party.
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テニスのラケットを(かた)(にぎ)った。
➥He gripped the tennis racket tightly.
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(かれ)はこの問題(もんだい)(かぎ)(にぎ)っている。
➥He holds the key to this problem.
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(かれ)(わたし)運命(うんめい)(にぎ)っている。
➥He has my fate in his hands.
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どうして(わたし)()(にぎ)っているの?
➥Why are you holding my hands?
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(かれ)(わたし)()をしっかりと(にぎ)った。
➥He gave my hand a firm clasp.
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