Japanese

にぎりあう
Meaning: to grasp each other's (hands, etc.)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 握り合う 握り合わない
Polite 握り合います 握り合いません
Past 握り合った 握り合わなかった
Polite + Past 握り合いました 握り合いませんでした
Te-form 握り合って 握り合わなくて
Potential 握り合える 握り合えない
Passive 握り合われる 握り合われない
Causative 握り合わせる 握り合わせない
Causative + Passive 握り合わされる 握り合わされない
Imperative 握り合え 握り合うな

Handwriting

握
り
合
う

Example sentences

The two rejoiced at their reunion and firmly grasped each other's hands.
彼らはがっちりと手を握り合った。
They shook hands firmly.

Usage Notes

Indicates a reciprocal action of gripping or holding hands, often expressing emotion or agreement.

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