捕: the kanji for catch; capture
捕 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means catch; capture. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
捕 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
捕 has 6 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホ (ho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逮捕たいほ · taiho | arrest |
つかまえる (tsukamaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 捕まえるつかまえる · tsukamaeru | to catch; to capture |
つかまる (tsukamaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 捕まるつかまる · tsukamaru | to be caught; to be arrested |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 警察はその男を逮捕した。Keisatsu wa sono otoko o taiho shita.The police arrested the man.
- 子どもたちは虫を捕まえた。Kodomotachi wa mushi o tsukamaeta.The children caught insects.
- 犯人はすぐに捕まった。Hannin wa sugu ni tsukamatta.The criminal was quickly caught.
- 容疑者が今朝、逮捕された。Yōgisha ga kesa, taiho sareta.The suspect was arrested this morning.
- 猫がねずみを捕まえた。Neko ga nezumi o tsukamaeta.The cat caught a mouse.
Questions about 捕
How many strokes does 捕 have?
捕 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 捕?
The on readings are ho (ホ). The kun readings are toraeru (とらえる), torawareru (とらわれる), toru (とる), tsukamaeru (つかまえる), tsukamaru (つかまる).
What JLPT level is 捕?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 捕
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.