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取る

To Take

Meaning

To Take, To Take Something, To Get Something

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means take, so the verb version is to take something.

Reading

とる

Explanation

Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be the kun'yomi reading. You already know this kun'yomi reading, so you should be able to read this word.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分で取る

    to grab something by oneself, to take something by oneself

    右手で取る

    to take something with one's right hand

    日本で取る

    to take something in Japan

  • まず取る

    to take something first

    かならず取る

    to take something without fail

    しっかり取る

    to take something properly, to consume something properly (meals, liquid)

  • 先に取る

    to take something first

    手に取る

    to take something in one's hand

  • バランスを取る

    to find one's balance

    よやくを取る

    to make a reservation

    メモを取る

    to take notes

Context Sentences

一つずつ取るんですよ。

You take them one at a time, okay?

やっとライセンスが取れました！

I finally got my license!

そこからマグカップを取ってくれない？

Can you get a mug from there for me?

Kanji Composition