What does the kanji 握 mean?

The kanji 握 (nigiru) means "grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "nigiru"?

"nigiru" is written with the kanji 握, meaning "grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) あく (aku), kunyomi (native Japanese) にぎる (nigiru). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 握?

Write 握 ("grip") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.