“Handful” in Japanese
Short answer
Handful in Japanese is “一握り” (hitonigiri). Full meaning: handful; small amount, small number.
Other ways to say “Handful” in Japanese
一掴み
hitotsukami handful
一握
ichiaku handful
握り
nigiri grasping, gripping, grasp, grip, clutch; handful, fistful; handle, grip, knob
一にぎり
hitonigiri handful; small amount, small number
一つかみ
hitotsukami handful
ひと握り
hitonigiri handful; small amount, small number
ひと摑み
hitotsukami handful
ひとにぎり
hitonigiri handful; small amount, small number
ひとつかみ
hitotsukami handful
にぎり
nigiri grasping, gripping, grasp, grip, clutch; handful, fistful; handle, grip, knob
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