- to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be arrested; to be apprehended
- to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to; to adhere to; to be swayed byword usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be arrested; to be apprehended
- to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to; to adhere to; to be swayed by
This meaning is used when referring to someone being physically captured or seized, either by an individual, a group, or as part of a legal process.
This meaning is used to describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed by an emotion or is tightly bound to an idea or belief, illustrating a lack of freedom regarding thoughts or feelings.
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In living through these uncertain times, it is necessary to be flexible and not be a captive to traditional values.