握
握·grip, grasp
- On-yomi
- アク
- Kun-yomi
- にぎ(る)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 握手 | あくしゅ | handshake |
| 握る | にぎる | to grip, to hold |
| 把握 | はあく | grasp, understanding |
| 握り飯 | にぎりめし | rice ball |
Example sentences
二人は笑顔で握手した。
ふたりはえがおであくしゅした。
The two shook hands with a smile.
彼は私の手をしっかり握った。
かれはわたしのてをしっかりにぎった。
He gripped my hand firmly.
現状を正確に把握することが先だ。
げんじょうをせいかくにはあくすることがさきだ。
Getting an accurate grasp of the situation comes first.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 握手 as にぎしゅ — the compound uses the on reading あくしゅ
- Mixing up 握る (grip in the hand) with 掴む (to seize, often something moving)
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand (扌) closing over a house (屋) — grabbing the whole thing in your fist.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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