noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a small amount that can be held in one hand, often used literally for granular substances or figuratively for a small number of people or things.
彼は一握の砂を拾い上げた。
He picked up a handful of sand.
一握の勇者たちが城に残った。
A handful of brave warriors remained in the castle.