LingakuFrequency rank: 5,458. – 5,461. (for form 握りしめる: 3,537. – 3,540.)
- to grasp tightly
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This phrase is used to describe the physical action of holding something firmly, often implying a sense of strength or determination.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] grasps [Object] tightly
He grasps the steering wheel tightly
[Emotion] is grasped tightly
She grasps her anxiety tightly
[Hand] grasps [Object] tightly
[Person] holds [Will] tightly
He holds his determination tightly
Generated related terms (experimental)
にぎりしめる握り締める【にぎりしめる】
To grasp or hold something tightly, often with determination or resolve.
He tightly clenched his fist and waited patiently.
にぎる握る【にぎる】
To grasp or hold something, usually with the hand, often implying a more general or less intense grip than "握り締める."
To maintain or keep something in one's possession; a more passive term compared to "握り締める."
つかむ掴む【つかむ】
To grab or seize something, often indicating a more sudden movement or action compared to "握り締める."
ゆるめる緩める【ゆるめる】
To loosen or ease a grip; contrasting with "握り締める" as it implies releasing tension.