取る
Reading: とる
Meaning: to take, to get, to pick up, to acquire
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Example Sentence
私 が その 本 を 取る から 待って
I'll get that book, so wait.
Usage Notes
A very common verb with many uses: physically taking/getting something, acquiring status/qualifications, receiving payment, removing something, etc. Different kanji can be used for specific meanings (採る for selecting, 捕る for catching, etc).
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