Quick answer
取 is the kanji for "Take". Its reading is と.る (toru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Take
Also : Fetch · Take up
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 取 represents 'TAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of take.
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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