Mnemonic
Your hand darts forward to grasp a fleeing criminal by the leg. Fingers lock tight around his ankle mid-sprint, sending him sprawling face-first into the dirt. A firm grasp on that leg is all it takes — he's caught and going nowhere.
Additional thoughts
Picture the decisive motion: hand shoots low, catches the leg. The combination of hand + leg = tackling someone, seizing them. Physical capture is the core image.Quick recall
A hand shoots out to grasp a sprinting thief's leg, bringing him crashing down.Details
The keyword for 捉 is grasp. This kanji conveys the idea of catching, seizing, or taking hold of something firmly. It implies actively reaching out to capture or apprehend something, whether physically grabbing an object or figuratively grasping a concept or understanding. The sense is one of decisive action in securing something within one's grip.
- On'yomi
- そく、さく
- Kun'yomi
- とら.える