How to say "catching" in Japanese

• キャッチJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, suru verbCovers the general sense of catching, as well as obtaining information or receiving a signal or phone call. This loanword is the common, everyday choice and is usually the word you want for 'catching'.
  彼かれは左手ひだりてでボールをキャッチした。↗

  He caught the ball with his left hand.
• キャッチング
  nounThe technical term for catching in baseball, referring to the catcher's role. Outside that sport it is rarely used, so for general 'catching' this is seldom the word you want.
• 手づかみてづかみ
  nounMeans grasping, grabbing, or seizing something with one's bare hands. Use it when 'catching' implies physically holding onto something with the hands rather than simply catching it.
• 採捕さいほ
  noun, suru verbRefers to capturing or catching plants and animals, typically for collecting or harvesting purposes. It is a less common word, suited to biological or resource-related contexts rather than everyday catching.

Use 「キャッチ」 for the general sense of catching or getting something, 「キャッチング」 for the baseball term, 「手づかみ」 for grabbing with bare hands, and 採捕 for capturing animals or collecting plants.

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• キャッチcatch
• キャッチングcatching (esp. in baseball)
• 手づかみてづかみgrasping (with one's bare hands)
• 採捕さいほcollecting (plants and animals)