Japanese Word · Intermediate
捕まえる
to arrest, to seize
Pronunciation: [t͡sɨka̠ma̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to arrest, to seize
Example
釣りに行ってヤマメをたくさん捕まえた。
He went fishing and caught a lot of trout.
Practice tips
- Practice 捕まえる 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.