JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
握 — grip
- Reading
- アク・にぎ.る
- Meaning
- grip; hold; mould sushi; bribe
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
握 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is アク・にぎ.る and it means grip; hold; mould sushi; bribe. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
握 appears in everyday japanese words such as 把握 (grasp), 握る (to grasp) and 握手 (handshake).
Japanese words containing 握
Frequently asked questions
What does 握 mean in Japanese?
握 means grip; hold; mould sushi; bribe in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 握 read?
握 is read アク・にぎ.る. Reading it inside real words — 把握 and 握る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 握 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 握 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 握 in a word?
A common word containing 握 is 把握 (はあく) — "grasp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 握 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 握 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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