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What does 捕まる (つかまる, tsukamaru) mean?

捕まる (つかまる, tsukamaru) means to be caught, to be arrested.

Quick facts
Readingつかまる
Romajitsukamaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
つかまる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsukamaru

to be caught, to be arrested

GenkiGenki 21
  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to be caught; to be arrested
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to hold on to; to grasp
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
  4. 4godan verb · intransitive to be detained by

Example sentences

  • The thief was caught by the police.

  • The culprit was caught immediately.

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