とる

This is the 3777th most frequent Japanese word.

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とる

To take, to grab, to pick up, to earn, or to record (depends on context).


The word 'とる' is used to mean 'to take a photo' in this context.

写真をとるのが趣味です。

Taking photos is my hobby.


Here, 'とる' is used in the sense of 'to attend or secure'.

大事な会議をとるため、予定を調整しました。

I adjusted my schedule to attend the important meeting.


In this sentence, 'とる' means 'to adopt or take on' a habit or practice.

新しい習慣をとるのは大変かもしれません。

Adopting a new habit might be challenging.