noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
handful; a handful (of)
Literal amount that fits in one hand; also used figuratively for a small number of people or things.
彼は一握りの米を鍋に入れた。
He put a handful of rice into the pot.
一握りの人だけが真実
Only a handful of people know the truth.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
small amount; small number; a few
Emphasizes scarcity or a very limited quantity; often used with nouns like お金, 情報, チャンス.
一握りのお金で生活するのは大変だ。
It's hard to live on a small amount of money.
一握りの情報しか得られなかった。
We could only get a small amount of information.
noun
trouncing; crushing; putting down easily
Used in the pattern 〜を一握りにする to mean defeating or handling someone/something with ease, as if crushing it in one's hand.
彼は相手を一握りにした。
He crushed his opponent with ease.
その問題を一握りにするのは難しかった。
It was difficult to put down that problem easily.