NichiDict

つかむ

N3
掴む
[tsukamu]
Illustration for 掴む

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to clutch; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands on

2.GodanTransitive

to obtain; to acquire; to get; to win; to capture

3.GodanTransitive

to understand; to grasp; to comprehend

Examples

彼は私の腕をしっかり掴んだ

He firmly grabbed my arm.

努力の末にチャンスを掴んだ

Seized the opportunity after sustained effort.

チャンスを掴むことが大切だ。

It's important to seize opportunities.