奪う
うばう
ubau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
奪う (うばう (ubau)) means "to take (by force)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to take (by force)
Also : to steal · to usurp · to snatch · to deprive · to dispossess
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Example Sentences
試合で得点を奪うために、攻撃的なプレーが必要だ。
しあいでとくてんをうばうために、こうげきてきなプレーがひつようだ。
To win points in the match, aggressive play is necessary.
泥棒が店から品物を奪い去った。
どろぼうがみせからしなものをうばいさった。
The thief snatched merchandise from the store.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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