つかまる
N3捕まる掴まる捉まる
[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
彼はすぐにつかまると警察は見ている。
The police expect he will be caught soon.
バスの中では手すりにつかまってください。
Please hold on to the handrails in the bus.
子供が母親の腕につかまって離れない。
The child clung to the mother's arm and wouldn't let go.