captivity; imprisonment
Refers to the state of being physically confined or metaphorically trapped. Often used in phrases like 囚われの身 (a captive person) or 囚われの考え方 (a trapped way of thinking).
He became a captive of the enemy forces.
He was a captive for a long time.
You must not be trapped by past failures.
She was finally able to escape her captivity.
Being trapped by old customs is hindering change.
監禁 refers to the act of confining someone, often as a crime, whereas 囚われ describes the resulting state of being captive.
束縛 emphasizes being restricted or controlled by rules, duty, or relationships, while 囚われ focuses on the state of being trapped, often by one's own thoughts.
自由 means freedom, the direct opposite of 囚われ's state of being captive or trapped.
Standard kanji spelling; used in news and common writing.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 囚われ.
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The noun form of the verb 囚われる (to be captured, to be trapped), derived from 捕らえる (to catch) with a shift in meaning toward being bound or confined.