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.
彼はパスをインターセプトした。
He intercepted the pass.
Literally 'pass cut', used in basketball and soccer for intercepting a pass.
彼のパスカットから速攻につながった。
His interception led to a fast break.
Means 'seizing' or 'capturing', used in formal sports commentary for interceptions.
ボールの奪取に成功した。
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.
警察は電話を傍受していた。
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.
電波をキャッチする。
To intercept radio waves.
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.
ミサイルを迎撃するシステム。
A system to intercept missiles.
Means 'to obstruct' or 'prevent', used when stopping someone or something from proceeding.
敵の前進を阻止した。
They intercepted the enemy's advance.
A literal phrase meaning 'to catch on the way', used in casual contexts.
彼を駅で途中で捕まえた。
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.
警察が電話を傍受するのは合法だ。
It is legal for the police to intercept phone calls.
盗聴はプライバシーの侵害だ。
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.