Meaning

Primary

Prey

Alternative

Spoils

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You're trying to seize a thing. Why? Because you're a big, scary predator and this thing is your prey.

Reading

えもの
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since you didn't learn the kun'yomi for 獲 with the kanji, here's a mnemonic to help you out:

When something realizes it's your prey, it squeaks out a shocked "eh (え)!" Poor thing. It didn't realize it was your prey till it was far too late. "Eh! Hold on, wait… Eh, me? Eh, can't we talk this ovGRHHHLARHHBhrrvhr…"

Context

Context Sentences

ライオンは獲物をじっと見つめていた。

The lion stared intently at its prey.

キツネは夜になると獲物を探し始めます。

Foxes begin searching for prey at night.

あの営業マンは大口の客を獲物のように追っている。

That salesperson is chasing big clients like prey.

Kanji Composition