N2
とりよせ (toriyose)
取り寄せ
ordering, sending for, obtaining (by mail/delivery)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
「取り寄せ」は名詞で、「取り寄せる」は動詞です。遠隔地にある品物や情報を注文して、手元に届けてもらう際に使います。/ 'Toriyose' is the noun, and 'toriyoseru' is the verb. It's used when ordering goods or information from a remote location and having them delivered.
📝 Example Sentences
インターネットで地方の名産品を取り寄せた。
I ordered local specialties online.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "取り寄せ"!
その本は書店になかったので、_______ました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 書店にない本は「取り寄せる」ことで入手します。動詞の連用形が名詞的に使われています。
English: Books not in bookstores are obtained by 'ordering' (toriyose) them. The continuative form of the verb is used nominally here.
English: Books not in bookstores are obtained by 'ordering' (toriyose) them. The continuative form of the verb is used nominally here.
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