握る
にぎる
nigiru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
握る (にぎる (nigiru)) means "to grip". It is read にぎる (nigiru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to grip
Also : to grasp · to clasp · to clutch
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Example Sentences
彼は私の手を強く握りました。
かれはわたしのてをつよくにぎりました。
He gripped my hand tightly.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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