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握
On'yomi
アク
AKU
Kun'yomi
にぎ.る
nigiru
grip · hold · mould sushi · bribe
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and roof. Covering like roof with hand.
Symbolism
Handshake, grasp, control. Represents possession and understanding.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing trust with a handshake
Component Breakdown
握=
扌屋
hand + 屋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 握
Four-Character Compounds
握髪吐哺
あくはつとほ
(a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom)
Proverbs & Idioms
握れば拳、開けば掌
にぎればこぶし、ひらけばてのひら
Closed it is a fist, open it is a palm
The same thing can be used differently
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 握 mean in Japanese?
握 means grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe.
How do you read 握?
On'yomi: アク (AKU). Kun'yomi: にぎ.る (nigiru).
How many strokes does 握 have?
握 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 握 a good kanji for a tattoo?
握 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.