把握する
To keep track in Japanese, use 把握する.
把握する is used when keeping track implies maintaining a clear understanding or mental grasp of a situation, data or progress.
Did you know?
- When someone is overwhelmed and cannot 'keep track' of everything, they might say they are パンクした (puncture/flat tire). This slang describes a mental state where the 'capacity' to grasp information has burst.
- If you lose track of something in a conversation, rather than saying you 'lost your grasp', Japanese speakers often say 話が置いてけぼりになった (hanashi ga oitekebori ni natta), meaning 'the story left me behind'.
- The kanji 握 in 把握 is the same character used in 握手 meaning 'handshake'. This reinforces the idea of a physical grip being applied to a concept.
Examples in context
- プロジェクトの進捗状況を常に把握する必要があります。It is necessary to constantly keep track of the progress of the project.
- 顧客の注文を追跡するため、システムを利用しています。We use the system to keep track of customer orders.
- 現状を正確に把握する。Genjō o seikaku ni haaku suru.To keep track of the current situation accurately.
- 予算の全容を把握するのは難しい。Yosan no zen'yō o haaku suru no wa muzukashii.It is difficult to keep track of the full budget.
