捕まる

つかまる

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp

JLPT N3 common word Also written 掴まる、捉まる、摑まる

Meaning

v5rvi
to be caught; to be arrested
v5rvi
to hold on to; to grasp
v5rvi
to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
v5rvi
to be detained by

Example sentences

来たものは皆捕まった。

As many men as came were caught.
彼女は宝石を盗もうとして捕まった。

She was captured trying to steal jewelry.
彼らはリンゴを盗んでいるところを捕まった。

He caught them stealing apples.