Japanese

えもの
Meaning: prey; catch; spoils; trophy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

猟師は獲物を求めて森の奥へ入っていった。
The hunter went deep into the forest in search of prey.
獲物は逃げ場を失い、猟師に捕まった。
The prey lost its escape route and was caught by the hunter.
彼は獲物を求めて山で獣を狩る。
He hunts wild animals in the mountains in search of prey.
一発で獲物を仕留めた。
I brought down the prey with a single shot.
彼は微動だにせず、獲物を待ち続けた。
He stood perfectly still, waiting for his prey.

Usage Notes

Used for animals caught by hunters or predators, as well as loot or prizes won.

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