トムは直ちに事態を掌握した。

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とむ は 直ちに 事態 を 掌握した 。

English Translation

Tom was master of the situation in no time.

Furigana

トムは直(ただ)ちに事態(じたい)を掌握(しょうあく)した。

Romanji

Tomu wa tadachini jitai o shōakushita.

Words

富む (とむ)

to be rich; to become rich; to be abundant (with); to abound (with); to be rich (in)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

直ちに (ただちに)

at once; immediately; directly; in person; automatically

事態 (じたい)

situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

掌握 (しょうあく)

grasping; seizing; holding

Kanji

直

Readings: チョク、 ジキ、 ジカ、 ただ.ちに、 なお.す、 -なお.す、 なお.る、 なお.き、 す.ぐ

Meanings: straightaway, honesty, frankness, fix, repair

事

Readings: ジ、 ズ、 こと、 つか.う、 つか.える

Meanings: matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly

態

Readings: タイ、 わざ.と

Meanings: attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

掌

Readings: ショウ、 てのひら、 たなごころ

Meanings: manipulate, rule, administer, conduct, palm of hand

握

Readings: アク、 にぎ.る

Meanings: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe