Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verbto take possession of (forcibly);to take over (a company, account, etc.);to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.);to seize;to occupy;to usurp
軍が政府を乗っ取った。
The army took over the government.
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Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verbto hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)