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ほかく (hokaku)
捕獲

capture, seizure, apprehension (especially of animals or criminals)

💡 Nuance & Usage: 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。

📝 Example Sentences

危険な野生動物が捕獲された。
A dangerous wild animal was captured.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "捕獲"!

警察は逃走中の犯人を_______した。
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日本語: 逃げている犯人を捕まえる行為を「捕獲」と言います。
English: “Hokaku” refers to the act of capturing a fleeing criminal.
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