Keyword
grip
Info
FrequencyTop 400-500
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig1139
Readings
にぎ
(76%)
あく
(23%)
Composed of
left hand
roof
Mnemonic

When you suddenly slip and find yourself falling off a roof it's best to just quickly grip its edge with your hand. Sure, you'll be hanging there like an idiot, but at least you won't fall down and die.

Used in vocabulary (68 in total)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
grasp; catch; understanding
to grasp tightly
Examples (62 in total)
Why are you holding my hands?
She had a flower in her hand.
I have all the information.
You are holding my hand in that picture.
He has my fate in his hands.
She stepped forward to shake his hand.
The little boy held his mother's hand firmly when crossing the street.
She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
She took hold of my hand and held it tightly.
He grasped the rope with two hands.
I grasped the rope so as not to fall.
A closed fist can indicate stress.
The two men shook hands with each other the minute they were introduced.
The two men shook hands.
Then we shook hands and said goodbye.
When you shake hands with somebody, you must look him in the eye.
The visitors were greeted with warm handshakes.
The general shook hands with us.
Shake hands with him.
Smiling softly, he shook hands with his son and walked off.
He shook hands with the girl.
He shook hands with his friend.
He shook hands with the mayor.
He shook hands with her and smiled.
He went up to her and they shook hands.
He refused to shake hands.
He put out his hand to me for a handshake.
He shook hands with me.
Let's shake hands and be friends.
We shook hands and parted at the end of our journey.
I shook hands with her.
I entered the room and shook hands with him.
Now shake hands and make up.
He held out his hand and I took it.
The queen shook hands with each player after the game.
They shook hands when they met at the airport.
I'll never forget shaking the President's hand last year.
The principal shook hands with each of the graduates.
Tom isn't holding a knife. He's holding a gun.
Tom is holding a knife.
Tom's personality changes completely when he grabs the mic.
Are there any problems we should know about?
He shook hands with the famous singer.
He crushed the sheet of paper up into a ball.
The attorney has strong evidence that she is innocent.
I was able to grasp the main points of the speech.
They shook hands with each other.
They parted with a firm handshake.
I tried to open the door, and the doorknob came off.
We kept track of all our expenses while we were in Australia.
You look tired. Shall I take the wheel?
I shook hands with Jane.
He gripped the tennis racket tightly.
I grasped the entire structure of his argument.
A clenched fist may indicate stress.
He holds the key to this problem.
Only a handful of people know the fact.
Only a handful of people came to the meeting.
Only a few people know the truth.
The Air Force has the control of the airspace.
The boy gathered a handful of peanuts and put them in a small box.
Only a handful of men want to take childcare leave.