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取
Take, Obtain
と.る (to-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The ancient form of 取 shows a hand taking an ear. In ancient Chinese warfare, soldiers could take the ears of defeated enemies as proof of victories. This practice was used because an ear was easier to collect and transport than an entire body. Over time, the character's meaning broadened from the literal act of taking something to the much wider idea of taking, obtaining, receiving, or acquiring something.
Memory Trick
“A HAND (又) reaches out and TAKES an EAR (耳)!” 👂✋ — 取 = TAKE / OBTAIN
Readings
Onyomi: シュ (shu)
Kunyomi: と.る (to-ru)
Example Words
取る
とる (toru)
To take
取引
とりひき (torihiki)
Business transaction
受け取る
うけとる (uketoru)
To receive
取材
しゅざい (shuzai)
News coverage
Example Sentence
写真を 取りました。
しゃしんを とりました。
shashin o torimashita
I took a photo.