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取
Take, Obtain
と.る (to-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
One of the first useful verbs learners encounter is 取る ('to take'). It appears in many everyday expressions like 写真を取る ('take a photo') and 予約を取る ('make a reservation').
Memory Trick
Imagine reaching out with your HAND to TAKE something from someone. The hand action makes the meaning easy to remember.
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.