English–Japanese
“grasp” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoraeru
Example
私は問題の本質を捉えます。watashi wa mon dai no hon shitsu o tora e ma su
I grasp the essence of the problem.
How to say “grasp” in Japanese
“Grasp” in Japanese is 捉える (toraeru).
Describes taking hold of an idea or situation mentally so its meaning or essential nature becomes clear.
Example sentences with 捉える
新しい視点で物事を捉えてみます。atara shi i shi ten de mono goto o tora e te mi ma su
I will try to view things from a new perspective.
Tips for using 捉える
- 捉える (toraeru) commonly applies to abstract targets such as ideas, meanings, and essences, while 捕らえる (toraeru) more often refers to physically catching a person or animal.