Kanji #170 ／ 取

< TYPE >
Kanji / ka i - sho style

< READING >
The japanese reading : shu
The sound reading : to ( ru )

< MEANING >
take, get, tighten a finger and grasp it in a hand, catch and do not let go, obtain, assume, marry

< ORIGIN >
「耳」＋「又」
耳 : ear
又 : hand
The state that a soldier hold the ear of a captive and the enemy in a hand well as a token of meritorious services in war.
The state that a person tighten the muscle of the arm, and do not let go of a thing.

< USE >
採取 [sa i - shu] : collection
取得 [shu - to ku] : acquisition
取材 [shu - za i] : coverage

example) 私は彼と取引をします。 [ wa ta si - wa - ka re - to - to ri - hi ki - wo si ma su. ]　 I have dealings with him.


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I introduce ''取'' on this time.

This kanji expresses "the state that a soldier holds the ear of the enemy".

After you know this origin,
when you take something,
you may image ''an ear'' for an instant.

I introduce ''蹴'' on the next time.


Thank you.
See you next time.

All of us are pieces of peace.