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
Forms
- さらうFrequency rank: 8,511. – 8,523.
- 攫う【さらう】Frequency rank: 5,190. – 5,192.
- 掠う【さらう】Frequency rank: 23,055. – 23,173.
- 拐う【さらう】Frequency rank: 26,295. – 26,481.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] kidnaps [Child]
[Person] seizes [Opportunity]
[Place] snatches [Object]
[Person] monopolizes [Interest]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to snatch; to kidnap; to abduct
- to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
This meaning refers to the act of taking someone or something away forcefully or unexpectedly. It often implies illegal or immoral actions.
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 collocations (experimental)
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.
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