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拾う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拾う

ろう
Transitive
Godan verb
Freq #1637
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

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1479
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

pick up
gather
find
go on foot
ten

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
ジュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひろ.う
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