握り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 握り (にぎり), grip 握 plus nominal り forms a noun for a grip or hand-formed sushi.
• Basic usage: 握り can mean a grip or handle, or a hand-formed piece of sushi.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Grip and a piece of sushi
  • The surrounding object and predicate distinguish a hand or tool context from food.