1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch

2. 2.

   to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to be the key; to be the reason

3. 3.

   to seize (power); to hold (the reins); to dominate; to control

Example sentences

• それは、手に汗握る試合だった。

  That was an exciting game.

• トムはマイクを握ると人格が変わる。

  Tom's personality changes completely when he grabs the mic.