仇かたきを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

take revenge; avenge

Used for avenging a wrong, especially on behalf of someone else or for a past grievance. Often interchangeable with 仇を討つ (あだをうつ).

See also: 仇を討つ (あだをうつ)

• 彼かれは父ちちの仇かたきを取とるために剣けんを取とった。

  He took up the sword to avenge his father.

• いつか必かならず仇かたきを取とってみせる。

  I will definitely take revenge someday.