囚われる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 囚われる
1
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be arrested; to be apprehended
Examples
年をとるほど、ますます固定観念にとらわれるものです。
The older you grow, the more you tend to adhere to fixed ideas.
2
Word usually written using kana alone
to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to; to adhere to; to be swayed by
Kanji in this Word
囚
5 strokes
Frequency: 2107
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
captured
criminal
arrest
catch
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とら.われる
捕
10 strokes
Frequency: 604
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
catch
capture
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.らえる
と.らわれる
と.る
とら.える
とら.われる
つか.まえる
つか.まる
捉
10 strokes
Frequency: 1976
Grade 8
Meanings
catch
capture
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
サク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とら.える
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