りめる【にぎりしめる】

Frequency rank: 5,458. – 5,461. (for form 握りしめる: 3,537. – 3,540.)
    Ichidan verb; transitive verb
  1. to grasp tightly
Forms
  • りめる【にぎりしめる】Frequency rank: 5,458. – 5,461.
  • りめる【にぎりしめる】
  • りしめる【にぎりしめる】Frequency rank: 3,537. – 3,540.
  • にぎりしめるFrequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.
Generated word frames (experimental)
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] grasps [Object] tightly
He grasps the steering wheel tightly
きごう[きごう]
[Emotion] is grasped tightly
She grasps her anxiety tightly
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Hand] grasps [Object] tightly
His hand grasps the envelope tightly
きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]
[Person] holds [Will] tightly
He holds his determination tightly
きごう[きごう]
[Time] is held tightly
He holds precious time tightly
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to grasp tightly
    2. This phrase is used to describe the physical action of holding something firmly, often implying a sense of strength or determination.
    He grasped the handle tightly.
    She grasped her child's hand tightly and crossed the street.
Generated collocations (experimental)
a tightly grasping handa clenched fistto tighten one's heart (to feel anxious)to suppress one's emotionsthe force of grasping tightlyto be holding tightlyit is important to hold tightlythe will to grasp tightlyto completely grasp tightlythe moment of grasping tightly
Generated related terms (experimental)
【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】
To grasp or hold something, usually with the hand, often implying a more general or less intense grip than "握り締める."
He held a pen and took notes.
【ほじする】
To maintain or keep something in one's possession; a more passive term compared to "握り締める."
She decided to keep that secret.
【つかむ】
To grab or seize something, often indicating a more sudden movement or action compared to "握り締める."
He reacted quickly to seize the opportunity.
【ゆるめる】
To loosen or ease a grip; contrasting with "握り締める" as it implies releasing tension.
He took a deep breath to relax.
【にぎり】
Refers to a grip or a hold, generally used in the context of how something is held.
He changed his grip and felt more comfortable.
Example sentences
7 results
1. 。
I grasped the rope so as not to fall.
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2. 。
She took hold of my hand and held it tightly.
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3. 。
She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
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4. 。
He got a good grip on the bat before swinging.
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5. 、、、。
Before the horse race begins, the jockeys grip the reins tightly to restrain the impatient horses.
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6. ぶらいあんブライアンけいとケイト。
Brian is holding Kate's hands.
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7. とむトムめありいメアリー。
Tom squeezed Mary's hand.
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