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穫る (とる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
harvest ; reap
Used specifically for harvesting crops such as rice, wheat, or vegetables. The kanji 穫 is the standard for this meaning, distinguishing it from the general 取る.
See also: 取る
野や
菜さい
を
穫と
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た
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We harvested a lot of vegetables this year.
Written forms 穫と る
Kanji spelling specifically for harvesting crops; distinct from the general 取る.
とる Usage 100%
Kana spelling is acceptable when the kanji is not needed, but 穫る is preferred for clarity in agricultural contexts.
Similar words 取と る 取る is a general verb meaning 'to take', 'to get', or 'to pick up'. 穫る is specifically for harvesting crops.
収しゅう 穫かく 収穫 is the noun 'harvest' or the suru-verb 'to harvest'. 穫る is a more direct, single-kanji verb form used in agricultural contexts.
Etymology The kanji 穫 is composed of 禾 (grain) and 蒦 (a phonetic component), indicating a connection to harvesting grain. The reading とる is the native Japanese verb for 'take', applied here with a specialized agricultural meaning.
