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33 捕える
To Capture

WaniKani Jisho

Meaning

Primary

To Capture

Secondary

To Catch, To Apprehend

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

Remarks

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

Kanji Composition