Japanese

うばう
Meaning: to snatch away; to rob; to deprive
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 奪う 奪わない
Polite 奪います 奪いません
Past 奪った 奪わなかった
Polite + Past 奪いました 奪いませんでした
Te-form 奪って 奪わなくて
Potential 奪える 奪えない
Passive 奪われる 奪われない
Causative 奪わせる 奪わせない
Causative + Passive 奪わされる 奪わされない
Imperative 奪え 奪うな

Handwriting

奪
う

Example sentences

The storm took many people's lives.
彼女は美しい景色に目を奪われ、思わず立ち止まった。
Captivated by the beautiful scenery, she stopped without thinking.
彼女のしなやかな身のこなしに誰もが目を奪われた。
Everyone was captivated by her graceful movements.
彼は試合開始直後に速攻を仕掛け、先制点を奪った。
He launched a fast break immediately after the match started and scored the opening point.
彼女の凜とした立ち姿に、誰もが目を奪われた。
Everyone was captivated by her dignified posture.
彼女の閉月羞花の美貌に、誰もが目を奪われた。
Everyone was captivated by her breathtaking beauty.
彼女の艶冶な美しさは、見る人すべての心を奪った。
Her charming beauty captivated the hearts of all who saw her.
彼女の嬌艶な美しさに、誰もが目を奪われた。
Everyone was captivated by her bewitchingly beautiful charm.
山頂からの眺めは雲烟万里としており、果てしなく続く雲海に目を奪われた。
The view from the mountain top was a vast expanse of clouds and mist, and I was captivated by the endless sea of clouds.
山の雄大豪壮な姿に心を奪われる
One's heart is captivated by the mountain's magnificent form.

Usage Notes

Used when something is taken by force or a life is lost due to a disaster or accident.

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