To catch, capture, seize, or arrest someone or something (physically apprehend).
警察は逃げた容疑者を無事に捉えた。
The police successfully captured the fleeing suspect.
網で魚を捉えるのは簡単ではない。
Catching fish with a net is not easy.
機会を見て相手の手を捉えた。
I seized the other person's hand when I had the chance.
To grasp, perceive, or capture (an idea, meaning, or feature); to understand or get the essence of something.
問題を広い視点で捉えることが大切だ。
It's important to grasp the problem from a broad perspective.
彼は状況の本質を素早く捉えた。
He quickly grasped the essence of the situation.
写真はその時代の雰囲気をうまく捉えている。
The photograph captures the mood of that era well.
To captivate or move someone's heart; to enthrall or strongly attract emotionally.
その映画は観客の心を捉え、多くの賞を受けた。
The film captured the audience's hearts and won many awards.
彼女のピアノ演奏は聴衆を捉えて離さなかった。
Her piano performance captivated the audience and would not let them go.