舵を取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舵を取る
1
to steer a ship
2
Idiomatic expression
to manage; to take command; to take the helm
Kanji in this Word
舵
11 strokes
Frequency: 2225
Grade 9
Meanings
rudder
helm
wheel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダ
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かじ
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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