“Grasp” or “Seize” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “把”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “把” means “Handle”, “Bundle” or “Hold (a thing) in one’s hand” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “把”
Jouyou Kanji “把” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | は(ha) |
| Kun-Yomi | と(る)(to(ru)) |
| たば(taba) | |
| にぎ(る)(nigi(ru)) | |
| Meanings | Grasp, Seize, Hold (a thing) in one’s hand |
| Handle, Grip, Knob | |
| Bundle, Bunch, Sheaf, Fagot |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “把”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 把握(はあく-ha a ku) | Grip, Grasp, Prehension, Ascertainment, Hold |
| 把持(はじ-ha ji) | Holding, Clasping, Retention |
| 把手(はしゅ-ha shu) | Handle, Grip, Knob |
| 把捉(はそく-ha so ku) | Savvy, Grok, Grasp, Apprehend, Dig, Comprehend, Get the picture |
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