泥棒を捕まえるために警察を呼んだ。
I called the police to catch the thief.
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The police finally caught the fleeing suspect.
警察はついにその犯人を捕まえた。
The police finally caught the culprit.
彼は盗みを働いた男を捕まえて警察に突き出した。
He caught the man who had committed theft and handed him over to the police.
警察はついにその犯罪者を捕まえた。
The police finally caught that criminal.
警備員が不審な侵入者を捕まえた。
The security guard caught a suspicious intruder.
犯人を捕まえようとしたが、返り討ちにあった。
He tried to catch the criminal but was beaten back instead.
彼は逃げようとした泥棒を突っ捕まえた。
He suddenly grabbed the thief who was trying to escape.
ペリカンは魚を捕まえるためにとても大きな嘴を持っている。
Pelicans have very large beaks to catch fish.
警察は路地で犯人を待ち伏せて、すぐに捕まえた。
The police lay in wait for the criminal in an alley and caught him right away.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical catching (like insects or thieves) or stopping someone to talk.
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