引き取る

verb (godan)ひきとる · hikitoru

1. Englishto take into one's possession; to receive; to accept; to collect

   • 私は苦情を言ったが、店ではこのセーターを引き取るのを拒んだ。I complained, but they refused to take this sweater back.

2. Englishto take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to adopt

   • 彼は戦災孤児をひきとって養女として育てています。He adopted a war orphan and is bringing her up as a foster daughter.

3. Englishto leave; to go away; to withdraw; to get out

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