にぎる
握る
to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
N5Common wordGodan verb (ru ending)
Godan verb (ru ending), Transitive verb
to clasp•to grasp•to grip•to clutch
Godan verb (ru ending), Transitive verb
to hold (the answer)•to have (e.g. the solution)•to be the key•to be the reason
Godan verb (ru ending), Transitive verb
to seize (power)•to hold (the reins)•to dominate•to control
Godan verb (ru ending), Transitive verb
to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.)•to form (with one's hands)•to press into shape•to mold•to mould
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Kanji Breakdown
Conjugations
Present辞書形
握る(にぎる)
Negativeない形
握らない(にぎらない)
Pastた形
握った(にぎった)
Past Negativeなかった形
握らなかった(にぎらなかった)
Te-formて形
握って(にぎって)
Example Sentences
彼は党の主導権を握った。
He took the leadership of the party.
彼女はロープをしっかりと握った。
She took a strong hold on the rope.
彼は農園を売って大金をにぎった。
He realized a large sum by the sale of the plantation.
彼女は彼の手を握ろうと一歩前に出た。
She stepped forward to shake his hand.
彼女は息子の手にそっと金を握らせた。
She slipped some money into her son's hand.