トラップ
Meanings
1
A device or scheme for catching, deceiving, or stopping someone or something. Used in both literal and figurative contexts.
I set a trap for catching mice.
It was a clever trap.
Usage patterns
- トラップを仕掛けるto set a trap
They set a trap to catch the thief.
- トラップにかかるto fall into a trap
He fell right into the trap.
- トラップを避けるto avoid a trap
The experienced investor avoided that trap.