Japanese

はあく
Meaning: grasp; understanding; command
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

把
握

Example sentences

It is important to accurately grasp the current situation.
計画の全体を把握することが重要だ。
It is important to understand the overall plan.
プロジェクトの全体像を把握するために、まずは資料を読み込んだ。
In order to grasp the whole picture of the project, I first read through the materials.
コウモリは超音波を使って周囲の状況を把握する。
Bats use ultrasound to sense their surroundings.
ニュースを見て、刻一刻と変化する世界情勢を把握する。
Watch the news to grasp the ever-changing world situation.
その計画の内容は曖昧模糊としており、誰も全貌を把握できていない。
The details of the plan are vague, and no one understands the whole picture.

Usage Notes

Refers to understanding a situation or information thoroughly, or literally holding something in one's hand.

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