1.
capture, seizure, catching
The act of catching and taking hold of an animal, person, or object, typically by force or with a trap. Most commonly used for animals.
クマが捕獲された。
A bear was captured.
外来種の捕獲が進められている。
Efforts to capture invasive species are under way.
住宅街に出没したイノシシを捕獲するため、わなが仕掛けられた。
Traps were set to capture the wild boar that had been appearing in the residential area.
USAGE:
Primarily used for catching wild animals, especially in news reports about pest control, wildlife management, or escaped animals. Less commonly used for capturing enemy combatants or vessels. More formal than 捕まえる (to catch).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 捕獲する: to capture
- 捕獲される: to be captured
- 生け捕獲: capture alive
- 捕獲作戦: capture operation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 捕まえる: to catch (everyday, general)
- 逮捕: arrest (for people, legal context)
- 拿捕: seizure (of ships)