1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

   to seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to clutch; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands on

   Usually written using kana alone

   だれかが私の腕をつかんだ。

2. to obtain; to acquire; to get; to win; to capture

   Usually written using kana alone

3. to understand; to grasp; to comprehend

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 摑む【つかむ】tsukamu、攫む【つかむ】tsukamu