gashi

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Explanation

When do you use this expression?
  • ・You tightly grip or grasp something.
  • ・You suddenly grip or grasp something.
for example
  • ・A police officer tightly grasped the criminal's arm.
  • ・The player shook my hand firmly in his big hand.
  • ・They put their arms around each other to confirm their friendship.
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sotto

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Explanation

When do you use this expression?
  • ・You quietly and carefully hold or touch something.
  • ・You do something quietly and carefully.
for example
  • ・Because this vase is easily broken, please hold it gently.
  • ・I picked up the newborn kitten gently.
  • ・I closed the door in a quiet manner not to wake a child.
  • ・To cheer up a friend who was feeling down, he gently put his hand on the friend's shoulder.