N1
握 meaning and readings
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Kanji
握
N1
- Meaning
- hold
- Onyomi
- アク
- Kunyomi
- にぎ(る)
- Formula
- 握 = 扌 + 握。
Story
握 is analyzed as a combination of 扌 (hand), 握 (hold on tightly to the edge of the roof and hang on) and denotes hold.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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