Meaning of nigiri in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of nigiri

  1. (n) grasping; gripping; grasp; grip; clutch

    ドアを開けようとしたら、ドアの握りがとれた。
    I tried to open the door, and the doorknob came off.

  2. handful; fistful
  3. handle; grip; knob
  4. rice ball →Related words: 握り飯
  5. nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.

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