The act or manner of gripping or grasping with the hand; the part of an object held (grip).
彼は握りが強くて、重い荷物でも簡単に持てる。
He has a strong grip and can easily carry heavy luggage.
ペンの握りが太いと長時間書いても疲れにくい。
A pen with a thick grip is less tiring to write with for long periods.
ラケットの握りを少し変えたら、打球が安定した。
When I changed the racket grip a bit, my shots became more stable.
A handful; the amount that can be held in one hand.
砂糖を一握り鍋に入れて混ぜてください。
Put a handful of sugar into the pot and stir, please.
庭の土を一握り取って植物に撒いた。
I took a handful of soil from the garden and sprinkled it on the plants.
A handle or knob — the part of a tool or door designed to be grasped.
ドアの握りを回してから入ってください。
Please turn the door knob before entering.
この包丁は握りが滑りにくくて安全だ。
This kitchen knife has a non-slip handle and is safe to use.
古いギターの握りを交換したら弾きやすくなった。
After replacing the old guitar's grip, it became easier to play.
Abbreviation of '握り飯' (onigiri): a rice ball shaped by hand.
遠足には握りを三つ持って行った。
I took three rice balls with me on the excursion.
母は朝に握りを作って子供を送り出した。
My mother made rice balls in the morning and sent the children off.
Abbreviation of '握り寿司' (nigirizushi): hand-formed sushi consisting of rice topped with seafood or other ingredients.
今日は寿司屋で握りを十二貫頼んだ。
Today I ordered twelve pieces of nigiri at the sushi restaurant.
新鮮なネタの握りは口の中でとろけるようだ。
Nigiri made with fresh toppings almost melts in the mouth.
カウンターで板前に握りを出してもらった。
I had the chef at the counter serve me nigiri.
In the game of Go, 'nigiri' is the method of determining who plays black by taking a handful of white stones and guessing if the number is odd or even (usually written in katakana: ニギリ).
試合の前に、ニギリで先手後手を決めた。
Before the match, we decided who would play first by nigiri.