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捕
On'yomi
ホ
HO
Kun'yomi
と.らえる・と.らわれる・と.る・とら.える・とら.われる・つか.まえる・つか.まる
toraeru / torawareru / toru / toraeru / torawareru / tsukamaeru / tsukamaru
catch · capture
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
捕=
扌甫
hand + 甫
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and garden. Catching with hand.
Symbolism
Arrest, catch, capture. Represents catching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捕 mean in Japanese?
捕 means catch, capture.
How do you read 捕?
On'yomi: ホ (HO). Kun'yomi: と.らえる、と.らわれる、と.る、とら.える、とら.われる、つか.まえる、つか.まる (toraeru, torawareru, toru, toraeru, torawareru, tsukamaeru, tsukamaru).
How many strokes does 捕 have?
捕 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 捕 (catch, capture) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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