Translation guide
The English phrase 'taking out' can refer to physically removing something, extracting something, taking someone out socially, or ordering food to go. This guide covers common Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To take something out of a container, room, or enclosed space.
General verb for taking something out or putting something out. Used for a wide range of objects.
I took my wallet out of my pocket.
冷蔵庫から牛乳を出してください。
Please take the milk out of the fridge.
To take something out, often with a sense of picking it out or extracting it from among other things.
カバンから本を取り出した。
I took a book out of my bag.
To pull out, extract, or remove something that is inserted or stuck. Often used for plugs, swords, teeth, etc.
コンセントを抜く。
To unplug (take out the plug).
To take out something like a stain, a tooth, or an element from a list.
To remove, take off, or get rid of something. Used for stains, obstacles, etc.
シミを取る方法を教えてください。
Please tell me how to take out a stain.
To extract or pull out, especially for teeth or things that are embedded.
歯を抜いてもらった。
I had a tooth taken out.
To remove, exclude, or take out from a group or list. More formal or written.
To invite someone out, such as for a meal or date.
To take someone along to a place. The most natural way to say 'take someone out' for an activity.
彼女をディナーに連れて行った。
I took her out to dinner.
子供たちを公園に連れて行く。
I take the kids out to the park.
To invite someone out. Focuses on the invitation rather than the act of going together.
Specifically to ask someone out on a date.
思い切って彼女をデートに誘った。
I took the plunge and asked her out on a date.
To buy food at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
Takeout; to take food home. Used as a noun or with する.
持ち帰りでお願いします。
For takeout, please.
ピザを持ち帰りにした。
I got the pizza to go.
Polite version of 持ち帰り, often used by staff or in formal contexts.
Please take that item out of the list.
I asked him out for a drink.
Loanword from English, commonly used in Japan for takeout.
テイクアウトできますか？
Can I get this to go?
Is that for takeout, or will you be eating in?