N4
つかまえる (tsukamaeru)
捕まえる
to catch; to arrest
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Used for catching something that is moving (e.g., a ball, an animal) or apprehending someone (e.g., a criminal). 動きのあるもの(ボール、動物など)を捕らえる、または人(犯罪者など)を捕らえるときに使います。
📝 Example Sentences
警察が泥棒を捕まえました。
The police caught the thief.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "捕まえる"!
ボールをしっかり_______てください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 動きのある物体を手に取る、または受け止める動作です。
English: It's the action of taking or receiving a moving object in one's hand.
English: It's the action of taking or receiving a moving object in one's hand.
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