握 kanji: meaning “grip”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- grip
- On'yomi
- アク
- Kun'yomi
- にぎ・る
Picture story to remember 握
Your hand (扌) needs a firm grip to hang onto the roof (屋).
Parts in this story:屋
How to write 握: stroke order
握 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 握
- 握手あくしゅhandshake
- 握るにぎるto clasp
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 握 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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