noun

  1. point (of a question, story, etc.).
  2. hold, grip.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
つかみ所 つかみどころ
 
掴み所 つかみどころ
 
 
 
 
掴みどころ つかみどころ
 
摑み所 つかみどころ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

place, extent
ショ ところ とこ (3rd, N3)
door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)
と コ へ (2nd, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
corpse, remains, flag radical (no. 44)
シ かたしろ (Kentei 1)
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)