撮る
とる
toru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

撮る (とる (toru)) means "to take (a photograph)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to take (a photograph)

Also : to take a photo or record a film

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Imagine a clumsy cameraman tripping, his camera lens popping off like a rubber band snapping back to its owner.

Example Sentences

まいにち、撮ります。

まいにち、とります。

I like to take (a photograph).

私は撮ります。

わたしはとります。

I can take (a photograph).

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Last updated May 31, 2026

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