What does 一握り mean?
一握り is a Japanese noun meaning “a handful (of)” in English. It can also be translated as “small amount (of), trouncing” depending on context. It is written as 一握り in kanji, ひとにぎり in hiragana, and hitonigiri in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
少年は一握りのピーナッツを集め、それを小さな箱に入れた。
The boy gathered a handful of peanuts and put them in a small box.
ほんの一握りの男性しか育児休暇を取りたがらない。
Only a handful of men want to take childcare leave.