JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
握り締める
To grip tightly or clench
Readings
Other forms
握り締めます polite form
握りしめて te-form
握りしめた plain past
握り緊める alternative kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To grip or clench tightly
To grasp an object firmly and squeeze the hand shut with force.
Example
子供 は 怖く て 、 お 母さん の 手 を 強く 握り締め た 。
The child was scared and gripped their mom's hand tightly.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To hold onto (Figurative)
To maintain firm possession or control over an abstract concept like a secret, money, or power.
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