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手に汗握る
teniasenigiru
to sit on the edge of one's seat, to be in breathless suspense
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  1. teniasenigiru to sit on the edge of one's seat, to be in breathless suspense
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Kanji Breakdown
手
Hand
On: しゅ,ず Kun: て,て-,-て,た-
4 strokes N4
汗
Sweat, Perspire
On: かん Kun: あせ
6 strokes N2
握
Grip, Hold, Mould Sushi, Bribe
On: あく Kun: にぎ.る
12 strokes N1
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Ru-verb (一段動詞)
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手に汗握る → 手に汗握ます → 手に汗握て → 手に汗握た

💡 Remove る and add ます (polite), て-form, or た (past).

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