grasp in Japanese
grasp in Japanese is 掴む, 分かる — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
grasp in Japanese
掴む
Pronounced: tsukamu
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
分かる
Pronounced: wakaru
What does "grasp" mean?
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verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
"He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
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verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
"It took a while for the students to grasp the concept."
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noun A firm hold or grip.
"He kept a tight grasp on the rope."
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noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
"Her grasp of the subject impressed the examiners."
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grasp in a sentence
- He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
- She grasped his arm to steady herself.
- It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
- I finally grasped what she was trying to explain.
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What is "grasp" in Japanese?
"grasp" in Japanese is 掴む, 分かる. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
How do you pronounce 掴む?
"grasp" in Japanese is 掴む, pronounced "tsukamu".
How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?
Example: "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked." In Japanese, "grasp" is 掴む, 分かる.
Are there other ways to say "grasp" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "grasp": 掴む, 分かる.
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