Japanese

とって

とって
Meaning: handle; knob
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

と
っ
て

Example sentences

I turned the door handle and went inside.
彼は当時の若者たちにとって、まさに偶像のような存在だった。
He was truly like an idol to the young people of that time.
政治家にとって最も大切なのは、国民との移木之信を築くことだ。
The most important thing for a politician is to build a relationship of trust by fulfilling their promises to the citizens.
この古い万年筆は、祖父にとって巾箱之寵であった。
This old fountain pen was a very precious item for my grandfather.
山奥で独り暮らしている彼にとって、旧友からの手紙はまさに空谷跫音であった。
For him, living alone deep in the mountains, a letter from an old friend was truly a joyous and unexpected blessing.

Usage Notes

The part of an object specifically made for holding or pulling with the hand.

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