Japanese

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

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Handwriting

獲
物

Example sentences

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.
獲物を狙う猫が、まるで彫刻のように静止している。
The cat stalking its prey is standing still, just like a statue.
サバンナの草原で、ライオンの群れが獲物を探していた。
On the savanna plains, a pride of lions was searching for prey.
静まり返った夜の森に、獲物の断末魔の叫びが響いた。
In the silent night forest, the death-throes scream of the prey echoed.
彼は野獣のような目つきで獲物を狙った。
He aimed at the prey with eyes like a wild beast.
ハンターは深い森の中で獲物を追っていた。
The hunter was tracking the prey in the deep forest.

Usage Notes

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

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