clasp

留め金

物を閉じたり、首飾りの両端など二つの部分をつないだりする小さな部品。

やさしい英語で： A small part that closes something or joins two things together, such as the ends of a necklace.

• The clasp on my bag broke.
• She struggled to open the necklace's tiny clasp.
• These bracelets have silver clasps.

類義語： fastener, catch

よく使う表現： necklace clasp, metal clasp, open the clasp

握り締め、抱擁

人の手や体をしっかりと握ったり抱いたりすること。愛情を示すことが多い。

やさしい英語で： A firm hold of someone's hand or body, often showing affection.

• His clasp was warm and firm.
• She held the child in a tight clasp.
• They greeted each other with a clasp of hands.

類義語： grip, embrace, handshake

よく使う表現： firm clasp, warm clasp, clasp of hands

握り締める、抱き締める

人や物を手や腕でしっかりとつかんだり抱いたりする。

やさしい英語で： To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.

• She clasped my hand.
• He clasped the child in his arms.
• They stood with their hands clasped behind their backs.

使い方： clasp something to your chest (She clasped the letter to her chest.); clasp your hands together (He clasped his hands together and waited.)

類義語： grip, grasp, hold

反対語： release

よく使う表現： clasp hands, clasp something tightly, clasp someone close