“To take possession of” in Japanese
Short answer
To take possession of in Japanese is “乗っ取る” (nottoru). Full meaning: to take possession of (forcibly), to take over (a company, account, etc.), to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.), to seize, to occupy, to usurp; to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.).
Other ways to say “To take possession of” in Japanese
手中にする
shuchuunisuru to get hold of, to take possession of, to seize
手中におさめる
shuchuuniosameru to make one's own, to take possession of
物にする
mononisuru to get, to secure, to take possession of, to make one's own, to win (someone's heart); to learn, to master; to complete
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