取
と.る
toru
JLPT N38 strokesKanjiLevel 39 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

取 is the kanji for "Take". A common reading is と.る (toru). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Take

Also : Fetch · Take Up

Readings

kunと.る/ torukunと.り/ torikunとり/ torikunど.り/ dorionしゅ/ shu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 取 represents 'TAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of take.

Reading ·

On-reading: しゅ — remember this sound by associating it with take. Kun-reading: と.る.

Example Sentences

メモを取りながら話を聞きました。

めもをとりながらはなしをききました。

I listened while taking notes.

資格を取るために勉強しています。

しかくをとるためにべんきょうしています。

I'm studying to obtain a qualification.

Vocabulary using 取

受け取る
uketoru
to receive
取り上げる
toriageru
to pick up
取れる
toreru
to come off
書取
kakitori
dictation · transcription
受取
uketori
receipt · receiving
取り入れる
toriireru
to take in
取り消す
torikesu
to cancel
取り出す
toridasu
to take out

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