What does 握る mean?
握る is a Japanese verb meaning “to grasp, to seize, to mold sushi” in English. It can also be translated as “to hold (the answer), to seize (power), to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 握る in kanji, にぎる in hiragana, and nigiru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼らが眠っている間私がハンドルを握った。
I took the wheel while he slept.
刑事はその男が有罪だという確たる証拠を握った。
The detective found absolute proof of the man's guilt.