Capture in Japanese
"capture" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "capture". The most common choice is shown first.
捕View details →
Top pick
catch, capture
Reading: ho
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and garden. Catching with hand.
What it carries
Arrest, catch, capture. Represents catching.
Related kanji for "capture"
捉Details →勾Details →略Details →
capture
soku
Composed of hand and foot. Catching foot with hand.
capture
kou
Composed of wrap and private. Wrapping and bending.
capture
ryaku
Combines 'field' (田) with 'each' (各), from simplifying by dividing fields. Means abbreviation and strategy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for capture?
The most common kanji for "capture" is 捕, read as ho. It means catch, capture. Related kanji: 捉 (capture), 勾 (capture), 略 (capture).
How many strokes does 捕 have?
捕 has 10 strokes.