取(と)る

とる

verb (godan)

to take, to get

1. to take, to pick up

To take hold of something with your hand.

Please pass the salt.

Please pick it up and look at it.

Please take off your hat.

I took a book from the shelf.

Can you catch the bug?

2. to take (a photo)

To capture an image. Written as 撮(と)る for photos.

写真(しゃしん)を撮(と)りましょう。

Let's take a photo.

I took lots of photos on the trip.

May I take a photo here?

My hobby is taking videos.

Let's take a commemorative photo.

3. to get, to obtain

To acquire something like a reservation, license, or vacation time.

I want to take time off.

Did you make a reservation?

I want to get a driver's license.

Please get in touch.

I'm studying to get a qualification.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを取(と)る (take X).

ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state or ongoing action. 取(と)っている = 'have taken' or 'is taking.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

Multiple kanji: 取(と)る (general take), 撮(と)る (photos), 採(と)る (harvest/collect). Very versatile verb.

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