奪う

To snatch or take something by force, or to captivate someone’s attention.

Readings

Other forms

奪います polite form

奪った plain past

奪って te-form

奪われる passive form

1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To Steal / Snatch / Take by Force

Describes the act of forcibly removing possession or control from another, whether physical items or abstract concepts like life or freedom.

Example

戦争は多くの人の命を奪った。

The war took many people's lives.

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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To Captivate / Steal (one's heart)

Refers to the metaphorical act of irresistibly capturing someone’s focus, emotions, or gaze.

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奪う

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To snatch or take something by force, or to captivate someone's attention.

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