撮: the kanji for take (a photo)

撮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means take (a photo). Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

take (a photo)Meaning

サツOn reading

とるKun reading

15Strokes

Stroke order

撮 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

撮 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

サツ (satsu)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
撮影さつえい · satsuei	photography; filming

とる (toru)

Kun reading.

Word	Meaning
撮るとる · toru	to take (a photo)

Example sentences for work and daily life

旅行先で写真をたくさん撮った。Ryokōsaki de shashin o takusan totta.I took lots of photos on my trip.
館内での撮影は禁止です。Kannai de no satsuei wa kinshi desu.Photography is prohibited inside the building.
この町で映画の撮影が行われた。Kono machi de eiga no satsuei ga okonawareta.A movie was filmed in this town.
みんなで記念写真を撮ろう。Minna de kinen shashin o torō.Let's all take a commemorative photo.
スマホで動画を撮った。Sumaho de dōga o totta.I shot a video with my smartphone.

Questions about 撮

How many strokes does 撮 have?

撮 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 撮?

The on readings are satsu (サツ). The kun readings are toru (とる).

What JLPT level is 撮?

N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.