Seize in Japanese
"seize" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
掴む
tsukamu
掴not in this dictionary+むnot in this dictionary
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "seize". The most common choice is shown first.
獲View details →
Top pick
seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to
Reading: kaku
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of beast and phonetic. Catching beast.
What it carries
Acquire, capture, harvest. Represents obtaining.
Related kanji for "seize"
拘Details →押Details →
seize
kou · peaceful
Composed of hand and phrase. Detaining with hand.
seize
ou · nature
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for seize?
The most common kanji for "seize" is 獲, read as kaku. It means seize, get, find. Related kanji: 拘 (seize), 押 (seize).
How many strokes does 獲 have?
獲 has 16 strokes.