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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
noun
Pronounced: kyatchibōru
捕まる
verb
Pronounced: tsukamaru
捕まえる
verb
Pronounced: tsukamaeru
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
捕らえる
verb
Pronounced: toraeru
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
罹る
verb
Pronounced: kakaru
捕まえる
verb
Pronounced: tsukamaeru
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
捕る
verb
Pronounced: toru
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
分かる
verb
Pronounced: wakaru
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
理解
verb
Pronounced: rikai
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]

What does "catch" mean?

  1. verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
    "She caught the frisbee with one hand."
  2. verb To become infected with an illness.
    "He caught a cold on the flight home."
  3. verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
    "Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
  4. noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
    "The offer sounded great, but there had to be a catch."

catch in a sentence

  • She caught the frisbee with one hand.
  • Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
  • He caught a cold on the flight home.
  • Sorry, I didn't catch your name.

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Frequently asked questions

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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