English–Japanese
“grasp tightly” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinigirishimeru
Example
彼女はかばんのひもを握り締めます。kano jo wa ka ba n no hi mo o nigi ri shi me ma su
She grasps the bag strap tightly.
How to say “grasp tightly” in Japanese
“Grasp tightly” in Japanese is 握り締める (nigirishimeru).
Describes holding something firmly in the hand so that it does not easily slip or move.
Example sentences with 握り締める
彼は悔しさをこらえながら、こぶしを握り締めています。kare wa kuya shi sa o ko ra e na ga ra ko bu shi o nigi ri shi me te i ma su
He is clenching his fists as he holds back his frustration.
Tips for using 握り締める
- In Japanese, 握り締める (nigirishimeru) can describe gripping an object such as a strap, while clench more often focuses on closing the hand or fingers tightly.