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取

取 — take, fetch, take up

Learn the correct stroke order for 取 (take), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)シュshu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.るtoru、と.りtori、と.り-tori、とりtori、-ど.りdori
Strokes8
Radical又
Frequency#122
Meaningstake, fetch, take up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

詐取さしゅdefrauding; swindlenoun
採取さいしゅpicking; collecting; harvestingnoun
搾取さくしゅexploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing drynoun
取るとるto take; to pick up; to grabverb
取材しゅざいgathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.)noun
取捨しゅしゃadoption or rejection; selection; choicenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 取 (take) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 又.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 取 is #122, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

詐取さしゅ — defrauding; swindle
採取さいしゅ — picking; collecting; harvesting
搾取さくしゅ — exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 取 have?

The kanji 取 (take) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 取?

取 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 取 mean?

取 means: take, fetch, take up. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: と.る, と.り, と.り-, とり, -ど.り.

What JLPT level is 取?

取 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.