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逮捕
This is the noun or verb form for taking someone into legal custody. It is usually combined with the verb suru to mean to arrest.
Examples in context
泥棒が現行犯で逮捕された
The thief was arrested in the act
警察は彼を殺人罪で逮捕した
The police arrested him for murder
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