取る

とる

to take (a class); to get (a grade)

Also:to pass, to get, to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)

What does 取る mean?

取る is a Japanese verb meaning to take (a class); to get (a grade) in English. It can also be translated as to pass, to get, to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.) depending on context. It is written as 取る in kanji, とる in hiragana, and toru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

お皿にったものは全部食べなさい。

You'd better eat everything that's on your plate.

塩をとっていただけますか。

Could you pass me the salt, please?

昨日休みをってピクニックにいきました。

I took a day off yesterday and went on a picnic.