捕らわれる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be arrested; to be apprehended
2. v1vi
   to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to; to adhere to; to be swayed by

Example sentences

• 彼は捕らわれの身である。

  He is in chains.

• 被害妄想に囚われるな。

  Don't get paranoid.

• この不確実な時代を生き抜くには、従来の価値観に囚われない柔軟な発想が必要だ。

  In living through these uncertain times, it is necessary to be flexible and not be a captive to traditional values.