握る (Nigiru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to clasp, to grasp, to grip, to clutch”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch
- godan verb, transitive verbto hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason
- godan verb, transitive verbto seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control
- godan verb, transitive verbto make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form (with one's hands); to press into shape; to mold; to mould
Examples
彼は党の主導権を握った。
He took the leadership of the party.
彼が私の運命を握っている。
He has my fate in his hands.
彼は私の手をしっかりと握った。
He gave my hand a firm clasp.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).