ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Used when something attached or fixed becomes detached, such as a button, handle, lid, or sticker.
シャツのボタンが取れた。
A button came off my shirt.
鍋の取っ手が取れそうだ。
The pot handle looks like it's about to come off.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
go away; disappear; be removed
Describes the disappearance or removal of something undesirable: fever, pain, swelling, stain, dust, wrinkles, etc.
薬で熱が取れた。
The fever went down with medicine.
このシミは洗っても取れない。
This stain won't come out even if I wash it.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be harvested; be obtained; be caught
Used for natural products, resources, or catches: crops, fish, minerals, data, etc. Emphasizes the result of gathering or extracting.
今年は米がたくさん取れた。
We harvested a lot of rice this year.
この川では鮎が取れる。
Sweetfish can be caught in this river.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be interpreted as; be taken as
Used when a statement, action, or situation is understood or interpreted in a certain way. Often followed by ～と or ～ように.
彼の言葉は皮肉に取れる。
His words can be taken as sarcasm.
その表現は誤解されやすい意味に取れる。
That expression can be interpreted in a way that is easily misunderstood.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be attained; be achieved
Used for abstract states such as balance, harmony, or a desired condition. Often appears with nouns like バランス, 調和, 均衡.
栄養のバランスが取れた食事を心がけている。
I try to eat meals that are nutritionally balanced.
両者の間で調和が取れた。
Harmony was achieved between the two parties.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
can get; can obtain; can secure
Potential form of 取る. Expresses ability or possibility: can get, obtain, secure, win, catch, etc. Can be used transitively.
See also: 取る
この切符はどこで取れますか。
Where can I get this ticket?
なかなか予約が取れない。
I just can't get a reservation.