[にぎる, nigiru](v5r, vt) (1) to clasp; to grasp; to grip; to clutch; (2) to make (nigirizushi, rice ball, etc.); to form; to press into shape; to mold; to mould; (3) to seize (power, etc.); to take hold of; (P)#16270[Add to Longdo]
[ひとのきんたまをにぎる, hitonokintamawonigiru](exp, v5r) to grab a person by his vulnerable spot; to curry favour with one's superior; to curry favor with one's superior[Add to Longdo]