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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #231 · Elementary 1 L14
取
fetch, take, take up
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シュ
- Kun’yomi
- -ど・り、と・り、と・り-、と・る、とり
Example words
取り皿
とりざら
individual plate
取消
とりけし
cancel
取って（ください）
とって（ください）
(Please) take it.
つり銭のお取り忘れに注意！
つりせんのおとりわすれにちゅうい！
Please remember to take your change!
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "fetch" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "fetch" (取) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
取る (とる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 取る (とる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -ど・り、と・り、と・り-、と・る、とり — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シュ — common in compound words (熟語).