Idiomatic expression describing something as intangible or hard to grasp, like trying to catch a cloud. Often used for abstract concepts, plans, or feelings that lack clarity.
His explanation was so vague that I had no idea what he wanted to say.
将来の計画がまだ雲をつかむような状態だ。
Our future plans are still hazy.
あいまい describes general ambiguity, often of statements or boundaries, whereas 雲をつかむよう specifically conveys the sensation of something being elusive like trying to catch a cloud.
Standard idiomatic spelling using つかむ in kana.
Kanji spelling for つかむ; less common but still seen.
Literally 'like grasping a cloud', a metaphorical expression for something intangible and elusive. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a natural simile based on the impossibility of catching a cloud.