握り合う

にぎりあう

Also written 握りあう

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)

Kanji

• 握 grip. Read as にぎる.
• 合 fit. Read as あう.

Example sentences

• 二人は机の下で手を握り合っている。
  They're holding hands under their desks.

Common phrases

• 手を握り合う

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