Word details
拾う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拾う.
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Entry
1
to pick up; to gather
Examples
床からペンを拾って下さい。
Please pick up the pen from the floor.
2
to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped)
Examples
この財布はどこで拾ったのですか。
Where did you find this wallet?
3
to select; to choose; to pick out
4
to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.); to snatch (an unexpected victory); to pull off
5
to pick up (someone; in a car, etc.)
Examples
ホテルの前で私を車で拾ってください。
Please pick me up by car in front of the hotel.
6
to flag down (a taxi); to hail
Examples
日本では昼間でも夜でもタクシーを拾うことができる。
In Japan you can always catch a cab, day or night.
7
to pick up (a signal, sound, interference, etc.)
8
to (just manage to) return (the ball); to return (a difficult shot)
9
to take on (someone in adverse circumstances); to employ; to give a job; to take in
10
to walk; to go on foot
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
拾
pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten
9 strokesFrequency 1,479JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シュウジュウ
Kun
ひろ.う
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