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Meanings
1
Refers to the act of gripping or the manner of holding something. Also used figuratively for capturing attention, as in 掴みの一言.
His grip was so strong I couldn't pull my hand away.
The opening of the presentation grabbed the audience's attention.
2
having all needed cards for a scoring combination in hand
Hanafuda term: a hand that already contains all the cards required to form a scoring combination (出来役).
See also: 出来役
In hanafuda, if you have a complete scoring hand, you can win immediately.
Usage patterns
- 掴みが強い／弱いto have a strong/weak grip
His grip turned out to be surprisingly strong.
- 掴みが良い／悪いto have a strong/weak opening hook (in a speech, comedy act, etc.)
Today's routine had a great opening hook.
- 掴みの一言an attention-grabbing opening remark
It's good to start a speech with a hook of a first line.