Japanese Conversation · Level 4
86 words
Japanese word
グリップ
Pronunciation
Romajigurippu
Meaning
- noungrip
Example
グリップをしっかり握ります。gu ri ppu o shi kka ri nigi ri ma su
I hold the grip firmly.
More examples
この靴は濡れた床でもグリップが利きます。ko no kutsu wa nu re ta yuka de mo gu ri ppu ga ki ki ma su
These shoes grip well even on wet floors.
Core concept
The word describes a secure hold on something or the contact that keeps it from sliding.
Common phrases
グリップを交換するgu ri ppu o kō kan su ru
replace the grip
グリップを高めるgu ri ppu o taka me ru
improve grip
Similar words
握りnigiri: A handhold that can be grasped firmly.
取っ手totte: A handle used to hold, carry, or control something.
Definition in Japanese
物を手でしっかりと握ること。また、握るために設けた部分や、滑らないようにする力。mono o te de shi kka ri to nigi ru ko to ma ta nigi ru ta me ni mō ke ta bu bun ya sube ra na i yō ni su ru chikara
Word origin
グリップ (gurippu) is borrowed from English grip, from Old English grippan, meaning "to seize or hold".
Usage tips
- In Japanese, グリップ (gurippu) commonly describes both a handle and the traction of a tire, so context shows whether it names something held or the contact that prevents slipping.
Other meanings
- handlenoun
- tractionnoun
Related words
- グリップ力gurippuryokugripping powernoun
- グリップするgurippusurugripverb