Japanese Conversation · Level 106
60 words
Japanese word
捕獲
Pronunciation
Romajihokaku
Meaning
- nouncapture
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes taking hold of a living target or object and bringing it under control.
Common phrases
生体捕獲sei tai ho kaku
live capture
捕獲許可証ho kaku kyo ka shō
capture permit
捕獲地点ho kaku chi ten
capture site
Similar words
捕捉hosoku: The act of catching and holding a moving target, often for study, control, or removal.
捕縛hobaku: The act of taking hold of a person or animal and restraining it so that it cannot escape.
Definition in Japanese
野生動物などを追い捕らえて、逃げられない状態にすること。ya sei dō butsu na do o o i to ra e te ni ge ra re na i jō tai ni su ru ko to
Word origin
捕獲 (hokaku) combines 捕 (ho, "catch") and 獲 (kaku, "obtain by catching"), expressing the act of gaining control through catching.
Usage tips
- The English noun capture also covers recording an image, whereas 捕獲 (hokaku) usually refers to physically catching an animal or other target.