つかまる
N3捉まる
捕まる掴まる摑まる
[tsukamaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be caught; to be arrested
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to hold on to; to grasp
3.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
4.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be detained by
Example Sentences
泥棒が警察に捉まるのは時間の問題だ。
It's only a matter of time before the thief gets caught by the police.
嵐の中で木の枝に捉まって耐えた。
I held onto a tree branch and endured the storm.
タクシーが捉まらなくて困ったことがある。
There have been times when I couldn't catch a taxi.