逮捕

• Reading: たいほ
• Romaji: taiho
• Kanji breakdown: 逮 (tai) — to catch, to arrest; 捕 (ho) — to seize, to capture
• Pronunciation: /taɪ.ho/

Meaning

Arrest; apprehension. The act of taking a person into custody by legal authority.

A noun and suru-verb meaning to place someone under arrest. Common collocations include 逮捕する (to arrest), 逮捕される (to be arrested), and 逮捕状 (arrest warrant). Japan's criminal justice system allows up to 23 days of detention before charges must be filed.

Examples

1. 容疑者が昨日の夜に逮捕された。 The suspect was arrested last night.
2. 警察は逮捕状を持って現場に向かった。 The police headed to the scene with an arrest warrant.
3. ニュースで有名人の逮捕が報じられた。 The arrest of a celebrity was reported on the news.

Usage Guide

Context: law, news, crime

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Composed of 逮 (to catch, to arrest) and 捕 (to seize, to capture). Both characters relate to capturing or seizing, emphasizing the physical act of apprehension.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal