捕まる
つかまる
tsukamaru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
捕まる (つかまる (tsukamaru)) means "to be caught". It is read つかまる (tsukamaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to be caught
Also : to be arrested
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Example Sentences
泥棒が警察に捕まりました。
どろぼうがけいさつにつかまりました。
The thief was caught by the police.
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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