Lingakuさらう
Frequency rank: 8,511. – 8,523. (for form 攫う: 5,190. – 5,192.)
- to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to snatch; to kidnap; to abductword usually written using kana alonealso written as 浚う
- to take entirely for oneself; to monopolizeword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of taking someone or something away forcefully or unexpectedly. It often implies illegal or immoral actions.
Generated: This sense of the word refers to taking possession of something to the extent that no one else can use or enjoy it, often suggesting a selfish act.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] kidnaps [Child]
[Person] seizes [Opportunity]
[Place] snatches [Object]
[Person] monopolizes [Interest]
Generated related terms (experimental)
さらう【さらう】
Refers to the act of carrying something off, sweeping away, or abducting, often with a connotation of theft or force.
うばう奪う【うばう】
Refers to taking something away forcibly or stealing, similar in meaning but often with a more aggressive connotation.
よこどり横取り【よこどり】
Means to take something that belongs to someone else, often in a sneaky or unfair manner; similar to snatching.
せんゆう占有【せんゆう】
Refers to the act of occupying or monopolizing a space or item entirely for oneself, often without considering others.
ゆうかい誘拐【ゆうかい】
Specifically refers to kidnapping, the act of unlawfully taking someone away by force or deceit.