319.取


1. Meaning and Reading

  • take, fetch, get
  • Onyomi : しゅ
  • Kunyomi :

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 耳 : ear
  • 又 : hand

Taking someone’s ear (耳) with a hand (又) — symbolizing 'to take' or 'to grab'.

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3. Example Words

取る とる
to take, to get

I take a seat.

取材 しゅざい
news coverage

They cover an incident for television.