Word Meaning 奪う
うばう
ubau
奪う is read as うばう (ubau) and means to absorb (one's attention).
Meaning
English
- to absorb (one's attention)
- to fascinate
- to captivate
- to charm
- to dazzle
- to take (by force)
- to take away
- to snatch
Reading
Kana
うばう
Romaji
ubau
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
4自由を奪うことはできない。
じゆうをうばうことはできない。
You cannot take away freedom.
君の怪しい行動を見て謎のままなんて僕の安眠を奪うつもりかい？
Leaving your suspicious actions I've seen a mystery - are you trying to rob me of my sleep?
他の捕食動物(オオカミ、ヤマネコ)の獲物を力ずくで奪うことができる。
It can take prey by force from other predators, such as wolves and lynx.
世継ぎのいない王は発狂し、一族は毒に倒れた今、将軍が王座を奪うチャンスがついにやって来た。
With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne.