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逮捕
たいほ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
逮捕, readたいほ, denotes law enforcement taking a person into custody under legal procedure. - Basic usage: It describes a fictional culprit being arrested and police taking a suspect after gathering evidence.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Legal arrest rather than merely catching
- It means law enforcement taking a person into custody under legal procedure, not merely catching someone physically.