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35 捉える
To Grasp

WaniKani Jisho

Meaning

Primary

To Grasp

Secondary

To Perceive, To Captivate

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Reading

とらえる

Notes

Groups

    • 捉える （とらえる） To Grasp, To Perceive, To Captivate

    • 捕える （とらえる） To Capture, To Catch, To Apprehend

    • 捕まえる （つかまえる） To Catch, To Grab

    • 捕まる （つかまる） To Be Caught, To Be Arrested

    • 捉える （とらえる） To Grasp, To Perceive, To Captivate

    • 握る （にぎる） To Grasp, To Clasp

Remarks

  • Catch a Tiger とら by the toe. If he hollers, let him go!

  • Attempts To Catch a Tiger とら are sure To Captivate an audience.

Kanji Composition