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.
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.
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.
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.
Please tell me how to take out a stain.
To extract or pull out, especially for teeth or things that are embedded.
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.
I took her out to dinner.
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.
To buy food at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
I had a tooth taken out.
その項目をリストから除いてください。
Please take that item out of the list.
I asked him out for a drink.
I took the plunge and asked her out on a date.
I got the pizza to go.
Loanword from English, commonly used in Japan for takeout.
Can I get this to go?
Is that for takeout, or will you be eating in?