握: the kanji for grip; grasp
握 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means grip; grasp. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
握 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
握 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
アク (aku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 握手あくしゅ · akushu | handshake |
| 握力あくりょく · akuryoku | grip strength |
| 把握はあく · haaku | grasp; understanding |
にぎる (nigiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 握るにぎる · nigiru | to grip; to hold |
| 一握りひとにぎり · hitonigiri | a handful |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …試合の後、選手たちは握手した。Shiai no ato, senshutachi wa akushu shita.After the game, the players shook hands.
- 母の手を握って歩いた。Haha no te o nigitte aruita.I walked holding my mother's hand.
- 状況を把握してから判断する。Jōkyō o haaku shite kara handan suru.I'll decide after grasping the situation.
- 体力測定で握力を測った。Tairyoku sokutei de akuryoku o hakatta.We measured grip strength in the fitness test.
- …成功するのはほんの一握りの人だ。Seikō suru no wa honno hitonigiri no hito da.Only a handful of people succeed.
Questions about 握
How many strokes does 握 have?
握 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 握?
The on readings are aku (アク). The kun readings are nigiru (にぎる).
What JLPT level is 握?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 握
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.