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握

握 — grip, hold, mould sushi

Learn the correct stroke order for 握 (grip), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)アクaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)にぎ.るnigiru
Strokes12
Radical手
Frequency#1003
Meaningsgrip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

握りにぎりgrasping; gripping; graspnoun
握るにぎるto clasp; to grasp; to gripverb
握手あくしゅhandshakenoun
握力あくりょくgrip (of hand); grip strengthnoun
掌握しょうあくgrasping; seizing; holdingnoun
把握はあくgrasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; controlnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 握 (grip) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 握 is #1003, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

握りにぎり — grasping; gripping; grasp
握るにぎる — to clasp; to grasp; to grip
握手あくしゅ — handshake

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (手)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 握 have?

The kanji 握 (grip) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 握?

握 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 握 mean?

握 means: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe. On'yomi readings: アク. Kun'yomi readings: にぎ.る.

What JLPT level is 握?

握 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.