把握(はあく)

はあく
noun
grasp; comprehension; understanding
1. grasp; comprehension; understanding
Having a clear understanding or awareness of a situation, concept, or information.
状況(じょうきょう)を把握(はあく)する。
To grasp the situation.
全体(ぜんたい)像(ぞう)を把握(はあく)するのが難(むずか)しい。
It's difficult to grasp the overall picture.
現状(げんじょう)把握(はあく)が重要(じゅうよう)だ。
Understanding the current situation is important.

把握(はあく) means to grasp or comprehend—having a clear understanding of a situation.

COMPONENTS:
把(は) (grasp) + 握(あく) (grip) = firm understanding

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 状況(じょうきょう)を把握(はあく)する: to grasp the situation
  • 全体(ぜんたい)像(ぞう)を把握(はあく)する: to understand the big picture
  • 現状(げんじょう)把握(はあく): understanding the current state
  • 実態(じったい)把握(はあく): grasping the actual situation
  • 情報(じょうほう)を把握(はあく)する: to comprehend information

BUSINESS USAGE:
Very common in meetings and reports: まず現状(げんじょう)を把握(はあく)しましょう (Let's first understand the current situation).

RELATED:

  • 理解(りかい): understanding (general)
  • 認識(にんしき): recognition, awareness
  • 掌握(しょうあく): control, having in one's grasp
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Added 2026.1.16 17:21 · Revised 2026.2.3 13:07
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