arrest

On-Yomi: コウ — Kun-Yomi: かか.わる

Koohii stories:

1) [stefanot] 18-3-2007(288): You approach the thief from behind, stick your finger at his back to fake a gun, and say the phrase "You're under arrest".

2) [scottamus] 9-11-2005(193): Giving the police the finger and a colorful phrase is a surefire way to get arrested.

3) [dingomick] 9-8-2007(52): While finger-cuffing you, the police officer points says the phrase, "You're under arrest. You have the right to remain silent…".

4) [eltjopoort] 13-5-2008(41): You are being arrested by a rookie cop. He has only just learned the Miranda warning, so he counts off the phrases on his fingers one by one: 1. You are under arrest - 2. You have the right to remain silent - 3. You have the right to an attorney… etc.

5) [tryllid] 16-6-2008(19): When people get arrested they can always count on two things happening - they will get fingerprinted and they will hear the phrase - "You have the right to remain silent.".