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to seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to clutch; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands on
to obtain; to acquire; to get; to win; to capture
to understand; to grasp; to comprehend
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.