JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
取 — take
- Reading
- シュ・と.る・と.り・と.り\~・とり・\~ど.り
- Meaning
- take; fetch; take up
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
取 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュ・と.る・と.り・と.り\~・とり・\~ど.り and it means take; fetch; take up. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
取 appears in everyday japanese words such as 取材 (choice of subject), 受取 (receipt) and 書取 (dictation).
Japanese words containing 取
Frequently asked questions
What does 取 mean in Japanese?
取 means take; fetch; take up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 取 read?
取 is read シュ・と.る・と.り・と.り\~・とり・\~ど.り. Reading it inside real words — 取材 and 受取 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 取 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 取 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 取 in a word?
A common word containing 取 is 取材 (しゅざい) — "choice of subject". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 取 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 取 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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