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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Example sentences
警察は逃げる犯人をようやく捕まえた。
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.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical catching (like insects or thieves) or stopping someone to talk.
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