撮(と)る

とる

verb (godan)

to take (a photo)

1. to take (a photo), to shoot (video)

To capture an image or video using a camera. Different kanji from 取(と)る (to take/grab).

写真(しゃしん)を撮(と)りましょう。

Let's take a photo.

May I take a photo?

I was able to take a good photo.

I took a photo of the town from the top of the mountain. It was very beautiful.

I take a photo of my breakfast every day and send it to my friend. It's fun.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを撮(と)る (take X [photo/video]).

ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 撮(と)っている = 'is taking photos/recording.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

Specifically for photography/video. Different from 取(と)る (general take/grab).

Related: 撮影(さつえい) (filming/photography).

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