Translation guide
To begin to understand and deal with something difficult or challenging. This English phrase is often used when someone starts to accept and manage a problem, situation, or difficult truth.
Expressing that someone is starting to accept and handle a challenging situation, problem, or truth.
Expressing that someone is beginning to understand and handle a difficult subject, concept, or task.
Do not translate 'come to grips with' literally into Japanese. Phrases like 'グリップに来る' are nonsensical. Use the expressions above depending on whether you mean emotional acceptance or intellectual understanding.
Literally 'to accept', this is a natural way to say you are coming to terms with something. It implies a willingness to face reality.
He came to grips with his illness.
It's hard to come to grips with reality.
Means to find a compromise or come to terms with a situation, often after internal struggle. It conveys settling your feelings.
He came to grips with his past mistakes.
Literally 'to tie up one's belly', this means to resolve oneself to face a difficult situation. It emphasizes determination.
He came to grips with it and told the truth.
To prepare oneself mentally for something difficult or unpleasant. More formal and serious than 腹をくくる.
She came to grips with the worst-case scenario.
He is coming to grips with quantum mechanics.
Means 'to grasp' or 'to get a handle on'. It implies a clear understanding and control over a situation or information.
It took time to come to grips with the new system.
Literally 'to swallow', this colloquial expression means to fully understand or digest information. Often used for complex ideas.
He finally came to grips with the concept.