握
grip · hold · mould sushi · bribe
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 屋
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and roof. Covering like roof with hand.
Symbolism
Handshake, grasp, control. Represents possession and understanding.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing trust with a handshake
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
握髪吐哺
あくはつとほ
(a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom); (a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom)
Proverbs & Idioms
握れば拳、開けば掌
にぎればこぶし、ひらけばてのひら
Closed it is a fist, open it is a palm
The same thing can be used differently
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 握 mean in Japanese?
握 means grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe.
How do you read 握?
On'yomi: アク (AKU). Kun'yomi: にぎ.る (nigiru).
How many strokes does 握 have?
握 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 握 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 握 (grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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