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捉
On'yomi
ソク・サク
SOKU / SAKU
Kun'yomi
とら.える
toraeru
catch · capture
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and foot. Catching foot with hand.
Symbolism
Catch, grasp, capture. Represents catching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Component Breakdown
捉=
扌足
hand + foot
Words & Expressions
Words written with 捉
Four-Character Compounds
猿猴捉月
えんこうそくげつ
trying to reach above one's station and failing; trying to accomplish something beyond one's abilities and failing; monkey catching (a reflection of) the moon (in the water)
Proverbs & Idioms
捉えどころがない
とらえどころがない
Elusive
Hard to grasp or understand
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捉 mean in Japanese?
捉 means catch, capture.
How do you read 捉?
On'yomi: ソク、サク (SOKU, SAKU). Kun'yomi: とら.える (toraeru).
How many strokes does 捉 have?
捉 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
捉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means catch, capture. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.