catch in Japanese
catch in Japanese is キャッチボール, 捕まる, 捕まえる — catch means to capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
catch in Japanese
キャッチボール
Pronounced: kyatchibōru
捕まる
Pronounced: tsukamaru
捕まえる
Pronounced: tsukamaeru
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
捕らえる
Pronounced: toraeru
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
罹る
Pronounced: kakaru
捕まえる
Pronounced: tsukamaeru
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
捕る
Pronounced: toru
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
分かる
Pronounced: wakaru
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
理解
Pronounced: rikai
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
What does "catch" mean?
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verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
"She caught the frisbee with one hand."
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verb To become infected with an illness.
"Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office."
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verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
"Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
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noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
"The holiday was cheap, but the catch was that we had to pay for every meal."
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catch in a sentence
- She caught the frisbee with one hand.
- Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
- Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office.
- He caught a cold on the flight home.
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What is "catch" in Japanese?
"catch" in Japanese is キャッチボール, 捕まる, 捕まえる. catch means: To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
How do you pronounce キャッチボール?
"catch" in Japanese is キャッチボール, pronounced "kyatchibōru".
How do you use "catch" in a sentence?
Example: "She caught the frisbee with one hand." In Japanese, "catch" is キャッチボール, 捕まる, 捕まえる.
Are there other ways to say "catch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "catch": キャッチボール, 捕まる, 捕まえる, 捕らえる, 罹る, 捕る.
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