Japanese Word · Intermediate
捕らえる
grasp, seize, capture
Pronunciation: [to̞ɾa̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
grasp, seize, capture
Example
車で店に突入防犯カメラ捉える
Security Camera Captures Store Break-In by Car (headlinese)
Practice tips
- Practice 捕らえる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.