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取れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 取れる

取れる
とれる
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #1161
1

to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.)

Examples
鋳物が金型からすっぽりとれた。
The casting came cleanly out of its mold.
2

to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to come out (of a stain); to come off (e.g. of dust); to be removed (e.g. of wrinkles)

Examples
しびれがとれるまで食事はしないでください。
Don't eat till the numbness wears off.
3

to be harvested; to be picked; to be produced; to be caught (of fish); to be obtained; to be extracted

Examples
オリーブの実から油が取れます。
Oil is extracted from olives.
4

to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as); to be understood (as); to be read (as)

5

to be attained (of balance, harmony, etc.); to be achieved

Examples
ちょっと手を休めて気持ちを和らげれば、肩のストレスや緊張感がとれるよ。
If you stop and relax, this will relieve the tension and stress in your shoulders.
6

Transitive verb; Potential form of 取る

to be able to get; to be able to obtain; to be able to secure; to be able to win; to be able to catch

Examples
やっと免許が取れました。
I got a driver's license at last.

Kanji in this Word

取
8 strokes
Frequency: 122
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

take
fetch
take up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
と.り
と.り-
とり
-ど.り
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
どる
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