Translation guide
The English word 'capturing' can refer to physically catching someone or something, taking control of a place, recording an image or data, or expressing a feeling or quality. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
To physically catch, trap, or take someone or something into custody.
The most common and versatile word for catching a person or animal, often by hand or with a tool.
The police captured the criminal.
I tried to capture the cat, but it got away.
A more formal term, often used for capturing animals or in official contexts like wildlife management or military operations.
Capturing wild animals requires a permit.
Specifically means to capture alive, often used in historical or dramatic contexts.
They captured the enemy general alive.
To seize or gain control over a territory, building, or item, often by force or strategy.
Used for occupying or capturing a place, especially in military contexts.
The enemy army captured the city.
Emphasizes seizing or wresting control, often used for objects or strategic points.
They captured the enemy's flag.
Often used for capturing a fortress or stronghold in games or historical contexts.
It took three months to capture the castle.
To take a photograph, video, or record information digitally or on film.
The standard word for capturing images or video with a camera.
I captured a beautiful sunset.
We will capture the wedding on video.
Used for capturing data, measurements, or events in a log or record.
The sensor captured the temperature change.
A loanword from English, used mainly in computing for screen captures or data capture.
I captured the screen and saved it.
To accurately convey or embody a mood, atmosphere, or characteristic in art, words, or actions.
Means to grasp or capture an essence, feeling, or concept, often used in abstract contexts.
His painting captures the emotion of that moment well.
A general term for expressing or representing something, including capturing an idea in words or art.
The poem captures the sadness beautifully.
Specifically for depicting or portraying a scene or character in detail, often in literature.
This photo captures her personality perfectly.
The novel captures the life of that era vividly.