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取
取 (readings: しゅ, と; Japanese kanji) means “to take”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 取る (to take).
What does 取 mean?
| Kanji | 取 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to take |
| Readings | しゅ, と |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 取
取 is read しゅ or と depending on the word.
Example words with 取
| Example | 取る (to take) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14