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掴む

つかむ

usually kana

Readings

つかむ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5m, vtto seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to clutch; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands on
  2. 2.
    v5m, vtto obtain; to acquire; to get; to win; to capture
  3. 3.
    v5m, vtto understand; to grasp; to comprehend

Kanji breakdown

掴
11 strokes

Example sentences

だれかが私の腕をつかんだ。

Somebody caught me by the arm.

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掴むつかむ

to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp

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