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VocabJLPT N4

to take (by force)

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to take (by force)
2. to take away
3. to absorb (one's attention)

This verb means to snatch, steal, or take something away by force. It implies an aggressive or sudden action, and is used both literally for physical theft and figuratively, such as having one's attention or life taken away.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "It's wrong to take away someone else's freedom."

Sentence 2

See, if you grab your brother's game like that, he's going to cry!

Sentence 3

She got angry and said, "Stop stealing my time."

Sentence 4

Those words just drained me…

Sentence 5

Hey, were you the one who took my seat?