Mnemonic
Your hand shoots forward to grasp a cobra just below its flared hood! You feel its thick muscle coiling against your fingers, but you cannot let go—your grasp must be absolute. One moment of weakness and the cobra sinks its fangs into you. Grip harder!
Additional thoughts
Picture the cobra thrashing while your hand locks down tighter. The desperation of the grip makes Grasp unforgettable—letting go means death.Quick recall
Your hand must grasp the cobra behind its hood or die.Details
The keyword for 把 is grasp. This kanji conveys the idea of seizing, gripping, or taking hold of something firmly with the hand. It carries the sense of physically clutching an object as well as the more abstract notion of gaining control or mastery over something. In certain contexts, it also serves as a counter for bundles or handfuls of items.
- On'yomi
- は、わ