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seize Meaning in Japanese (seize 英語 意味)

つかむ, 押収する, 捉える
つかむ in English:seize
IPA:tsɯ̥ᵝkɑ̈mɯ̥ᵝ
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seize の日本語の意味は「つかむ, 押収する, 捉える」です。 (何かを、しばしば法的な権限や物理的な力で、突然そして力強く掴むこと。)

Definitions of Seize

  1. 1
    verb
    つかむ

    To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly, often with legal authority or physical strength.

    何かを、しばしば法的な権限や物理的な力で、突然そして力強く掴むこと。

  2. 2
    verb(formal)
    押収する

    To take possession of something by force, legal authority, or a sudden action.

    力、法的な権限、または突然の行動によって何かを所有すること。

  3. 3
    verb
    捉える

    To understand or grasp something quickly and clearly, especially an opportunity or idea.

    特に機会や考えを、素早くそして明確に理解または把握すること。

Example Sentences

formal

“The police will seize any illegal weapons found during the raid.”

警察は、襲撃中に発見された違法な武器を押収するだろう。

casual

“She tried to seize the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies.”

彼女は、学業のために海外旅行の機会を捉えようとした。

casual

“A sudden cramp made his leg seize up during the marathon.”

突然のけいれんで、マラソン中に彼の足がこむら返りになった。

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularseizes
past tenseseized
present participleseizing
nounseizure

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

seize the dayidiom

To make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future.

seize an opportunitycollocation

To take advantage of a chance or favorable situation.

seize upphrasal_verb

To stop working or moving due to a mechanical fault or stiffness.