拾う

ひろう

to pick up (something), to find

Also:to get (unexpectedly), to flag down (a taxi), to (just manage to) return (the ball)

What does 拾う mean?

拾う is a Japanese verb meaning to pick up (something), to find in English. It can also be translated as to get (unexpectedly), to flag down (a taxi), to (just manage to) return (the ball) depending on context. It is written as 拾う in kanji, ひろう in hiragana, and hirou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

床からペンをって下さい。

Please pick up the pen from the floor.

この財布はどこでったのですか。

Where did you find this wallet?

ホテルの前で私を車でってください。

Please pick me up by car in front of the hotel.