English–Japanese
“catch” in Japanese
How to say “catch” in Japanese
“Catch” in Japanese is 獲物 (emono).
It centers on something secured by capturing it, whether it is an animal, a fish, or a desired result.
Example sentences with 獲物
狩りの後、彼らは獲物を仲間と分けます。ka ri no ato kare ra wa e mono o naka ma to wa ke ma su
After the hunt, they share the catch with their companions.
Tips for using 獲物
- The English phrase big game uses game for large wild animals hunted, so game can mean prey rather than a sport or pastime.
Other Japanese words for “catch”
大きな魚を釣りました。ō ki na sakana o tsu ri ma shi ta
I caught a big fish.
私はボールをつかみます。watashi wa bō ru o tsu ka mi ma su
I catch the ball.
ボールをキャッチしました。bō ru o kya tchi shi ma shi ta
I caught the ball.
駅でタクシーを捕まえます。eki de ta ku shī o tsuka ma e ma su
I catch a taxi at the station.
ボールを受け止めます。bō ru o u ke to me ma su
I catch the ball.
父は川で魚を捕ります。chichi wa kawa de sakana o to ri ma su
My father catches fish in the river.