彼はついにオリンピックで金メダルを獲得し、栄光を掴んだ。
He finally won a gold medal at the Olympics and seized the glory.
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He firmly grasped the opportunity.
彼は最後まで粘って、ついに勝利を掴んだ。
He persisted until the end and finally grabbed victory.
彼はドアノブを掴んで、ゆっくりとドアを開けた。
He grabbed the doorknob and slowly opened the door.
彼女は掴まれた腕を振りほどいた。
She shook off the arm that was grabbed.
その事件の背景は複雑怪奇で、真相を掴むのは難しい。
The background of that incident is complex and mysterious, and it is difficult to grasp the truth.
政治家は民心を掴むことが重要だ。
It is important for politicians to win the hearts of the people.
彼の返事は不得要領で、真意が掴めなかった。
His reply was vague, and I couldn't grasp his true intent.
彼のような英才がチャンスを掴めば、虎嘯風生のごとく活躍するだろう。
If a talent like him seizes the chance, he will thrive like a tiger roaring and bringing forth the wind.
Usage Notes
Can mean physically grabbing something or figuratively seizing an opportunity/understanding a point.
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