noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Physical or technical capture of a target, such as a criminal, animal, or signal. Often used in law enforcement, military, or engineering contexts.
警察は容疑者を捕捉した。
The police captured the suspect.
レーダー
The radar locked onto the enemy aircraft.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
apprehension; understanding; grasp
Mental grasp or comprehension of a concept, situation, or meaning. More formal and abstract than 理解.
問題の本質を正確に捕捉することが重要だ。
It is important to accurately grasp the essence of the problem.