N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

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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