English–Japanese

“capture” in Japanese

Japanese

Also攻略 (kōryaku)

Pronunciation

Romajihokaku

Example

調査のために野生動物を捕獲します。chō sa no ta me ni ya sei dō butsu o ho kaku shi ma su

We capture wild animals for research.

Illustration for 捕獲 (capture)

How to say “capture” in Japanese

“Capture” in Japanese is 捕獲 (hokaku).

Describes taking hold of a living target or object and bringing it under control.

Full entry for 捕獲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 捕獲

担当者は、捕獲の場所と時刻を記録します。tan tō sha wa ho kaku no ba sho to ji koku o ki roku shi ma su

The person in charge records the place and time of the capture.

Tips for using 捕獲

  • The English noun capture also covers recording an image, whereas 捕獲 (hokaku) usually refers to physically catching an animal or other target.

Other Japanese words for “capture”

その城の攻略は難しいです。so no shiro no kō ryaku wa muzuka shi i de su

Capturing that castle is difficult.

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