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.

Related Kanjis