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grip in Japanese

grip in Japanese is つかむ, 掴む — grip means to take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

grip in Japanese

つかむ
noun
Pronounced: tsukamu
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
掴む
verb
Pronounced: tsukamu
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.

What does "grip" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
    "She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm."
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
    "The film gripped audiences from the very first scene."
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
    "He had a strong grip when they shook hands."
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grip in a sentence

  • She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
  • He gripped the rope as he climbed.
  • The film gripped audiences from the very first scene.
  • He had a strong grip when they shook hands.

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What is "grip" in Japanese?

"grip" in Japanese is つかむ, 掴む. grip means: To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

How do you pronounce つかむ?

"grip" in Japanese is つかむ, pronounced "tsukamu".

How do you use "grip" in a sentence?

Example: "She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm." In Japanese, "grip" is つかむ, 掴む.

Are there other ways to say "grip" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "grip": つかむ, 掴む.

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