Translation guide
The act of stopping or catching something in transit, such as a pass in sports, a communication, or a moving object. Japanese expressions vary by context.
To catch a pass intended for an opponent, especially in American football, rugby, or basketball.
A loanword from English, commonly used in sports contexts like American football and rugby.
He intercepted the pass.
Literally 'pass cut', used in basketball and soccer for intercepting a pass.
His interception led to a fast break.
Means 'seizing' or 'capturing', used in formal sports commentary for interceptions.
He succeeded in intercepting the ball.
To secretly listen to or capture electronic communications, such as phone calls, radio, or data.
The standard term for intercepting communications, such as radio or phone calls, often by authorities.
The police were intercepting phone calls.
Specifically means wiretapping or eavesdropping, often implying illegal or covert interception.
Sometimes used in technical contexts for 'catching' a signal, but less common than 傍受.
To stop or catch something that is moving, such as a missile, a ball, or a person.
Used for intercepting enemy aircraft or missiles in a military context.
A system to intercept missiles.
Means 'to obstruct' or 'prevent', used when stopping someone or something from proceeding.
A literal phrase meaning 'to catch on the way', used in casual contexts.
I intercepted him at the station.
傍受 is a neutral term for intercepting communications, often by authorities. 盗聴 implies illegal wiretapping or eavesdropping.
It is legal for the police to intercept phone calls.
Wiretapping is an invasion of privacy.
部屋に盗聴器が仕掛けられていた。
A listening device had been planted in the room.
To intercept radio waves.
They intercepted the enemy's advance.