How to Say ‘Captured’ in Japanese
しとめた
shitome ta
[shi-to-me ta]
💬 Usage Tip: しとめた is the past form of しとめる, used for taking down, finishing off, or capturing a target. It sounds much harsher than a neutral verb like 捕まえた.
Phrase Breakdown
しとめ
shitome
[shi-to-me]
to shoot
The act of shooting or bringing down an opponent.
獲物をしとめた。
Shot the prey.
た
ta
[ta]
past tense marker
Used in Japanese to indicate the past tense.
終わった時間。
The time that ended.
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