つかむ
- to seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to clutch; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands onword usually written using kana alone
- to obtain; to acquire; to get; to win; to captureword usually written using kana alone
- to understand; to grasp; to comprehendword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
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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
This meaning of つかむ is used when physically seizing or holding something with hands.
This meaning of つかむ is used when obtaining or acquiring something, often in a more figurative sense.
This meaning of つかむ is used when grasping or comprehending an idea or concept.
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The defendant was about to stand trial when he grabbed the deputy's gun and shot the judge.