godan verb (-u), transitive verb
join hands; take each other's hands
Used in the fixed phrase 手を取り合う for holding hands together, often with a sense of cooperation or emotional connection.
See also: 手を取り合う
彼らは手を取り合って喜んだ。
They took each other's hands and rejoiced.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
scramble for; struggle for; fight over
Describes people competing or fighting to get something limited, such as a seat, bargain, or opportunity.
乗客は席を取り合った。
The passengers scrambled for seats.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
pay attention to; take notice of; deal with
Usually used in negative sentences to mean ignoring or not bothering with someone or something. Common in the form 取り合わない.
彼は私の忠告を取り合わなかった。
He paid no attention to my advice.