取
take · fetch · take up
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
ear + 又
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and hand. Taking ear by hand (captive).
Symbolism
Obtain, transaction, intake. Represents act of acquisition.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
取捨選択
しゅしゃせんたく
selection; making a choice; sifting; selection
進取果敢
しんしゅかかん
enterprising and daring; boldly forward-looking; enterprising and daring
断章取義
だんしょうしゅぎ
interpreting (and using) a passage without regard to its context; interpreting (and using) a passage without regard to its context
Proverbs & Idioms
取らぬ狸の皮算用
とらぬたぬきのかわざんよう
Counting raccoon skins before the catch
Planning for profits not yet realized
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 取 mean in Japanese?
取 means take, fetch, take up.
How do you read 取?
On'yomi: シュ (SHU). Kun'yomi: と.る、と.り、と.り-、とり、-ど.り (toru, tori, tori, tori, dori).
How many strokes does 取 have?
取 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 取 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 取 (take, fetch, take up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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