1.
to grab, to seize
To catch or take hold of something quickly and firmly with the hands.
飛んできたボールを掴み取った。
I grabbed the ball that came flying.
彼は相手の腕を掴み取った。
He grabbed the other person's arm.
落ちてくる葉を空中で掴み取った。
I caught a falling leaf in midair.
2.
to seize (opportunity), to grasp (victory)
To obtain or achieve something desirable through one's own efforts.
チャンスを掴み取る。
To seize the opportunity.
勝利を掴み取った。
They seized victory.
彼女は自らの努力で成功を掴み取った。
She achieved success through her own efforts.
A compound verb combining 掴む (to grab) and 取る (to take), emphasizing decisive action.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- チャンスを掴み取る (to seize an opportunity)
- 勝利を掴み取る (to seize victory)
- 夢を掴み取る (to achieve one's dreams)
RELATED TERMS:
- 掴む: to grab
- 獲得する: to acquire
- 手に入れる: to obtain