捉える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 捉える
1
to catch; to capture; to seize; to arrest; to grab; to catch hold of
Examples
ついに反逆者は捕らえられ、拘置所に入れられた。
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
2
to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to capture (e.g. features)
Examples
なんであれ物事の本体を捕らえる事が肝心だ。
No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.
3
to captivate; to move (one's heart)
Kanji in this Word
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
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
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