synonym Comparative
捕る
VS
捕獲
Differences Between "捕る" and "捕獲"
Option A
捕る
Meaning
to catch (fish, animals), to capture, to harvest (crops)
Reading
とる (toru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
漁師は毎日魚を捕る。
Fishermen catch fish every day.
Option B
捕獲
Meaning
capture, seizure, apprehension (especially of animals or criminals)
Reading
ほかく (hokaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
危険な野生動物が捕獲された。
A dangerous wild animal was captured.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to catch (fish, animals), to capture, to harvest (crops))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 捕る: Specifically used for catching living things (animals, fish, insects) or harvesting natural products like crops. Not to be confused with 撮る (to take a photo) or 取る (to take, to get).
- 捕獲: The act of catching or seizing, typically used for animals (e.g., fishing, hunting, trapping) or for criminals/enemies. 動物や犯人などを捕らえる行為を指す。
- 捕る: Specifically used for catching living things (animals, fish, insects) or harvesting natural products like crops. Not to be confused with 撮る (to take a photo) or 取る (to take, to get).
- 捕獲: The act of catching or seizing, typically used for animals (e.g., fishing, hunting, trapping) or for criminals/enemies. 動物や犯人などを捕らえる行為を指す。
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