This kanji means catch, grasp, be caught, or hold on to.

on readings:
  • ho
kun readings:
  • to
  • tsuka
examples:
daho capture, seize
ikedori capturing alive
taiho arrest
らえる toraeru catch, grasp
らわれる torawareru be caught, hold on to
toru catch, grasp
まえる tsukamaeru catch, grasp
まる tsukamaru be caught, hold on to

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Last ∆ on 6 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.