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.
全体(ぜんたい)を把握(はあく)する。
To grasp the whole picture.
難(むずか)しくて把握(はあく)できない。
It's too difficult to grasp.
状況(じょうきょう)を把握(はあく)する。
To grasp the situation.
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.
全体(ぜんたい)像(ぞう)を把握(はあく)してから判断(はんだん)した方(ほう)がいい。
It's better to make a judgment after grasping the overall picture.

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:

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).

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Added 2026.1.16 17:21 · Revised 2026.6.8 1:06
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