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
お皿に取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?
昨日休みを取ってピクニックにいきました。
I took a day off yesterday and went on a picnic.