握る にぎる nigiru to clasp JLPT N3 godan verb Common word Other meanings 2. to hold (the answer), to have (e.g. the solution), to be the key, to be the reason 3. to seize (power), to hold (the reins), to dominate, to control The kanji in this word 握 grip, hold, mould sushi JLPT N1 · Strokes 12 In this level なんでも なんとか 似合う 煮える 苦手 日常 日光 日中 にっこり 日本 Back to the JLPT N3 list Practise these words