1
to catch;to capture;to seize;to arrest;to grab;to catch hold of
ついに反逆者は捕らえられ、拘置所に入れられた。
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
2
to grasp (e.g. meaning);to perceive;to capture (e.g. features)
なんであれ物事の本体を捕らえる事が肝心だ。
No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.
3
to captivate;to move (one's heart)
Other forms
捕らえる 【とらえる】 · 捕える 【とらえる】