What does the JLPT N3 word "つかむ" mean?

The N3 word "つかむ" (つかむ (tsukamu)) means "to grasp, to seize, to catch". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "つかむ"?

Yes, a common example is: "彼は私の腕を強くつかんだ。" which translates to "He grabbed my arm tightly.".

つかむ (tsukamu)

つかむ

💡 Nuance & Usage: Physically holding something (e.g., 手でつかむ) or metaphorically understanding/capturing something (e.g., チャンスをつかむ, 意味をつかむ).

彼は私の腕を強くつかんだ。

He grabbed my arm tightly.

Test your understanding of "つかむ"!

彼はチャンスを_______のが得意だ。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「チャンスをつかむ」は、好機を捉えるという意味で使われます。
English: "Chance o tsukamu" means to seize an opportunity.

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