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捕る
toru
Description
「捕る」は、動物や魚などをつかまえることを言います。
"捕る" means to catch animals or fish.
手やあみを使って、にげるものをつかむときに使う言葉です。
It is used when catching something that is trying to escape, using hands or a net.
Meanings
捕るtoru
to catch, to capture (animals, fish, etc.)
川で魚を捕る。
Catch fish in the river.
捕るtoru
to seize or take hold of
ねこがネズミを捕った。
The cat caught a mouse.
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Notes
- Nuance
捕る specifically means catching living things; the general 'take' sense uses 取る instead.
- Etymology
One of several verbs read 'toru'; the kanji 捕 marks the 'capture' meaning.
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