取とり

noun, noun, used as a suffix

taking; collecting; removing; taker; collector; remover

Used as a noun or suffix to indicate the act of taking, collecting, or removing something, or a person/thing that does so. Common in compounds like 受付 (reception) or 金取り (money collector).

• この機き械かいはほこり取とりに便べん利りだ。

  This machine is handy for dust removal.

• 彼かれは切きっ手て取とりが趣しゅ味みだ。

  He collects stamps as a hobby.

noun

last performer of the day; star performer; final act

In entertainment contexts, refers to the final performer or performance of the day, often the most prominent act. Common in traditional Japanese theater and variety shows.

• 今日きょうの取とりは有ゆう名めいな落らく語ご家かだ。

  Today's final performer is a famous rakugo storyteller.

noun

active partner (in judo demonstration)

In martial arts demonstrations, the person who performs the technique (as opposed to the passive partner). Specific to judo and similar contexts.

• 取とりが技わざをかける役やくで、受うけがそれを受うける。

  The tori applies the technique, and the uke receives it.

prefix

emphatic or formal prefix

Attached before verbs to add emphasis or formality. Often used in set phrases like 取り調べる (investigate thoroughly) or 取り扱う (handle). Not freely productive.

• 警けい察さつが事じ件けんを取とり調しらべている。

  The police are investigating the case.

• この書しょ類るいは大たい切せつに取とり扱あつかってください。

  Please handle this document with care.