seize in Japanese
seize in Japanese is つかむ, 捉える — seize means to grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
seize in Japanese
つかむ
Pronounced: tsukamu
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
捉える
Pronounced: toraeru
(transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
What does "seize" mean?
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verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
"She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling."
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verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
"If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now."
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verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
"The authorities can seize goods that were brought into the country illegally."
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verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.
"A sudden panic seized her as the lights went out."
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seize in a sentence
- She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling.
- The goalkeeper dived to seize the ball before anyone else could reach it.
- If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now.
- They seized the chance to travel while the children were still small.
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What is "seize" in Japanese?
"seize" in Japanese is つかむ, 捉える. seize means: To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
How do you pronounce つかむ?
"seize" in Japanese is つかむ, pronounced "tsukamu".
How do you use "seize" in a sentence?
Example: "She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling." In Japanese, "seize" is つかむ, 捉える.
Are there other ways to say "seize" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "seize": つかむ, 捉える.
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