godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pinch; hold between fingers; pick up with chopsticks/tweezers
General physical action of gripping something small between the fingertips or with a tool like chopsticks or tweezers.
鼻をつまんで息を止めた。
I pinched my nose and held my breath.
箸で豆
It's hard to pick up beans with chopsticks.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pick up and eat; snack on
Specifically picking up food with fingers or chopsticks and eating it, often casually or as a light snack.
お菓子をつまみながら映画を見た。
I watched a movie while snacking on sweets.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pick out the main point; summarize; sum up
Figurative use: extracting the essential part from a larger whole, like summarizing a story or argument.
話の要点をつまんで説明してください。
Please summarize the main points of the story.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Usually used in the passive form つままれる to describe being captivated or possessed by a fox, spirit, or strong emotion. Rare and somewhat literary.
狐につままれたような気分だ。
I feel as if I've been bewitched by a fox (i.e., completely baffled).