Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch · to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason · to seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control

Noungrasping; gripping; grasp; grip; clutch · handful; fistful · handle; grip; knob

Nounmiser; penny-pincher · one who makes nigirizushi, etc. · handle; grip; knob

NounEdo-style sushi (usu. nigirizushi)