N3
うばう (ubau)
奪う
to snatch away; to rob; to steal; to deprive
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies taking something by force or depriving someone of something. Can be physical or abstract (e.g., freedom, time, attention).
📝 Example Sentences
泥棒がお金を奪って逃げた。
The thief snatched the money and ran away.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "奪う"!
彼の自由を_______ことはできない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 自由を取り上げること、剥奪することを表します。
English: Expresses taking away or depriving someone of freedom.
English: Expresses taking away or depriving someone of freedom.
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