Word details

舵を取る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舵を取る.

Dictionary

Entry

舵を取る舵をとるかじを取るかじをとるExpressionGodan verbFreq #58419
1

to steer a ship

2

Idiomatic expression

to manage; to take command; to take the helm

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rudder, helm, wheel

11 strokesFrequency 2,225Grade 9

On

Kun

かじ

take, fetch, take up

8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シュ

Kun

と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り

Nanori

どる

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