掌握（しょうあく）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: grasp/hold
Example sentences
- 彼は全体の状況を掌握している。 — He has a firm grasp of the overall situation.
- チームをしっかり掌握する。 — She keeps a firm handle on the team.
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