Meaning

Primary

Grasping

Alternatives

Seizing, Holding

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Manipulate your grip over and over. You have to manipulate it because you're slipping. You're just grasping right now.

Reading

しょうあく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

恐らく気づいていないと思うが、コウイチ大統領は全てを掌握しているんだよ。

You probably haven’t noticed, but president Koichi holds absolute power.

Kanji Composition