Kanji 逮: apprehend, chase
Key takeaways
Kanji 逮: apprehend, chase. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 逮
apprehend, chase
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine chasing after a runaway slave (隶) on the road (⻌) to catch them. The combination of movement and the act of seizing someone leads to the meanings 'arrest' or 'chase.' It is most commonly used in the word 'arrest' (逮捕).
