奪う【うばう】
Frequency rank: 896.
Alsoうばう
- to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning refers to taking something forcibly or without permission, often in a sudden or aggressive manner. It can be applied to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as rights or opportunities.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] snatches away [Object]
[Person] takes away [Emotion]
[Person] takes away [Rights]
[Enemy] snatches away [Object]
[Person] takes away [Time]
[Object] takes away [Opportunity]
Generated related terms (experimental)
うばう奪う【うばう】
Refers to the act of snatching away or stealing something from someone.
あたえる与える【あたえる】
Refers to the act of giving or providing something to someone, the opposite of taking.
He gave her a present.
だっかん奪還【だっかん】
Refers to reclaiming or recovering something that was previously taken or lost.
ぬすむ盗む【ぬすむ】
Refers to the act of stealing, similar to 奪う but often implies stealth or secretiveness.
ゆずる譲る【ゆずる】
Refers to giving up or transferring something to someone else voluntarily, the opposite of snatching away.
Example sentences129 results
Also many incidents of robbery by threats and violence are occurring.