つかみどころがない（つかみどころがない）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: having no grip/elusive
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | つかみどころがなくて | つかみどころがなくて |
| ta-form (past) | つかみどころがなかった | つかみどころがなかった |
| nai-form (negative) | つかみどころがなくない | つかみどころがなくない |
Example sentences
- 彼の話はつかみどころがない。 — His story is hard to pin down.
- つかみどころがなくて困る。 — It's frustrating because I can't get a handle on it.
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