What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "取"?

The kanji "取" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Take, Get, Fetch, Obtain". Its Onyomi is "シュ (shu)" and Kunyomi is "とる (toru)".

JLPT N3

取

Take, Get, Fetch, Obtain

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "取"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "耳 (ear) + 又 (hand/again)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a mischievous monster with an oversized, perpetually wiggling **ear** (耳). He's constantly trying to **take** things with his giant, grabbing **hand** (又) that sprouts directly from his earlobe! Every time you see this kanji, remember this greedy monster trying to *get* everything he can."

Onyomi

シュ (shu)

Kunyomi

とる (toru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

耳 (ear) + 又 (hand/again)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a mischievous monster with an oversized, perpetually wiggling **ear** (耳). He's constantly trying to **take** things with his giant, grabbing **hand** (又) that sprouts directly from his earlobe! Every time you see this kanji, remember this greedy monster trying to *get* everything he can.

💡 Quick Hint: Hand takes from ear

Essential N3 Vocabulary

取得

しゅとく

Acquisition, obtainment

取引

とりひき

Transaction, deal

取材

しゅざい

News gathering, coverage

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "取"

免許を＿＿＿＿＿しました。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 取得は「しゅとく」と読みます。
English: Acquisition is read as 'shutoku'.

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