取: the kanji for take
取 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means take. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
取 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
取 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュ (shu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 取材しゅざい · shuzai | news gathering |
とる (toru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 取るとる · toru | to take |
| 受け取るうけとる · uketoru | to receive |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 記者は現場で取材をしていた。Kisha wa genba de shuzai o shite ita.The reporter was gathering news at the scene.
- 棚から本を取ってください。Tana kara hon o totte kudasai.Please take the book from the shelf.
- 荷物を受け取りました。Nimotsu o uketorimashita.I received the package.
- 朝食を取る時間がなかった。Chōshoku o toru jikan ga nakatta.I didn't have time to eat breakfast.
- 新聞社の取材を受けた。Shinbunsha no shuzai o uketa.I was interviewed by a newspaper company.
Questions about 取
How many strokes does 取 have?
取 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 取?
The on readings are shu (シュ). The kun readings are toru (とる).
What JLPT level is 取?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 取
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.