godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
grab; grasp; seize; catch hold of
Physical action of taking hold of something with the hand. Covers grabbing, gripping, clutching, and catching.
彼は私の手を強く掴んだ。
He grabbed my hand tightly.
Now is the time to seize the opportunity.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
obtain; acquire; get; win; capture
Metaphorical extension: to obtain something desirable, such as information, evidence, a prize, or a victory.
確かな証拠を掴んだ。
We obtained solid evidence.
彼はついに優勝を掴んだ。
He finally captured the championship.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Figurative use: to grasp a concept, situation, or someone's feelings. Often used with abstract nouns like 要点, 気持ち, 意味.
話の要点を掴んでください。
Please grasp the main point of the story.
彼の気持ちを掴むのは難しい。
It's hard to understand his feelings.