Catch in Japanese
"catch" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "catch". The most common choice is shown first.
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 "catch"
catch
soku
Composed of hand and foot. Catching foot with hand.
catch
chou · nature
Composed of metal and ladle. Fishing with metal ladle.
catch
shuu · peaceful
Composed of enclosure and person. Person in enclosure.
catch
ju
Composed of hand, cover, and again. Receiving with hand.
catch
kyou · peaceful
Composed of lid, mouth, and child. Child receiving with mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for catch?
The most common kanji for "catch" is 捕, read as ho. It means catch, capture. Related kanji: 捉 (catch), 釣 (catch), 囚 (catch), 受 (catch), 享 (catch).
How many strokes does 捕 have?
捕 has 10 strokes.