Keyword
grip
Info
FrequencyTop 400-500
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig1139
Readings
にぎ
(76%)
あく
(23%)
Composed of
left hand
roof
Mnemonic

When you suddenly slip and find yourself falling off a roof it's best to just quickly grip its edge with your hand. Sure, you'll be hanging there like an idiot, but at least you won't fall down and die.

Used in vocabulary (68 in total)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
grasp; catch; understanding
to grasp tightly
Examples (11 in total)
If it hurts, squeeze my hand.
Your fate is in my hands.
He refused to shake hands.