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VocabJLPT N2

to capture

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to catch
2. to capture
3. to grasp (e.g. meaning)
4. to captivate

This verb means to catch, capture, or seize something or someone, and can be used both literally, such as catching a criminal or animal, and figuratively, such as grasping an idea or capturing someone's attention. It is a versatile verb that appears in a wide range of contexts from physical capture to intellectual or emotional understanding.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The cat caught a mouse at the front door and looked so proud of itself.

Sentence 2

He confessed, "The person I caught turned out to be innocent."

Sentence 3

I caught the dog that got loose at the park!

Sentence 4

He joked, "I'm the one who catches the criminal."

Sentence 5

If the evidence is thin, is it better not to make an arrest yet?