Translation guide
The English word 'capturing' can refer to physically catching someone or something, taking control of a place, recording an image or data, or expressing a feeling or quality. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
To physically catch, trap, or take someone or something into custody.
The most common and versatile word for catching a person or animal, often by hand or with a tool.
警察が犯人を捕まえた。
The police captured the criminal.
猫を捕まえようとしたが逃げられた。
I tried to capture the cat, but it got away.
A more formal term, often used for capturing animals or in official contexts like wildlife management or military operations.
野生動物の捕獲は許可が必要です。
Capturing wild animals requires a permit.
Specifically means to capture alive, often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
敵の大将を生け捕りにした。
They captured the enemy general alive.
To seize or gain control over a territory, building, or item, often by force or strategy.
Used for occupying or capturing a place, especially in military contexts.
敵軍が都市を占領した。
The enemy army captured the city.
Emphasizes seizing or wresting control, often used for objects or strategic points.
彼らは敵の旗を奪取した。
They captured the enemy's flag.
Often used for capturing a fortress or stronghold in games or historical contexts.
城を攻略するのに三ヶ月かかった。
It took three months to capture the castle.
To take a photograph, video, or record information digitally or on film.
The standard word for capturing images or video with a camera.
美しい夕日を撮影した。
I captured a beautiful sunset.
結婚式のビデオを撮影する。
We will capture the wedding on video.
Used for capturing data, measurements, or events in a log or record.
センサーが温度変化を記録した。
The sensor captured the temperature change.
A loanword from English, used mainly in computing for screen captures or data capture.
画面をキャプチャーして保存した。
I captured the screen and saved it.
To accurately convey or embody a mood, atmosphere, or characteristic in art, words, or actions.
Means to grasp or capture an essence, feeling, or concept, often used in abstract contexts.
彼の絵はその瞬間の感情をよく捉えている。
His painting captures the emotion of that moment well.
この写真は彼女の性格を完璧に捉えている。
This photo captures her personality perfectly.
A general term for expressing or representing something, including capturing an idea in words or art.
その詩は悲しみを美しく表現している。
The poem captures the sadness beautifully.
Specifically for depicting or portraying a scene or character in detail, often in literature.
小説は当時の生活を生き生きと描写している。
The novel captures the life of that era vividly.