把
は
wa
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
把 is the kanji for "Grasp". Its reading is は (wa). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Grasp
Also : Bunch · Faggot · Counter for bundles
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Readings
onは/ waonわ/ wa
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
扌巴
Example Sentences
状況を把握することが重要です。
じょうきょうをはあくすることがじゅうようです。
It is important to grasp the situation.
数字を把握して報告してください。
すうじをはあくしてほうこくしてください。
Please grasp the numbers and report.
Vocabulary using 把
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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