採る

verb (godan)とる · toru

1. Englishto adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to decide on

2. Englishto pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to catch (e.g. insects)

3. Englishto extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample)

   • このカップに尿をとってください。Please leave a urine sample in this cup.

4. Englishto assume (an attitude)

5. Englishto take on (workers, students); to employ; to hire

6. Englishto draw in (e.g. water); to let in (e.g. light from a window)

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