Word details
捕まる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 捕まる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Usu. 捕まる
to be caught; to be arrested
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Usu. 掴まる
to hold on to; to grasp
Examples
つり革につかまりなさい。電車がすぐ動き出すだろうから。
Hold on to the strap. The train will start to move soon.
私は彼の手にしっかりとつかまった。
I held fast to his hand.
3
Word usually written using kana alone
to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
4
Word usually written using kana alone
to be detained by
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