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乗っ取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乗っ取る.
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Entry
1
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to seize; to occupy; to usurp
Examples
軍が政府を乗っ取った。
The army took over the government.
2
to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
Examples
乗っ取り犯人の要求には応じられない。
We cannot meet the demands of the hijackers.
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