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摂る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 摂る | 摂らない |
| Polite | 摂ります | 摂りません |
| Past polite | 摂りました | 摂りませんでした |
| Past | 摂った | 摂らなかった |
| Te-form | 摂って | 摂らないで |
| Desire | 摂りたい | 摂りたくない |
| Potential | 摂れる | 摂れない |
| Passive | 摂られる | 摂られない |
| Causative | 摂らせる | 摂らせない |
| Causative passive | 摂らせられるalso 摂らされる | 摂らせられないalso 摂らされない |
| Volitional | 摂ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 摂りましょう | |
| Imperative | 摂れ | 摂るな |
| Conditional | 摂れば | 摂らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 摂ったら | 摂らなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
consume; take in; have (food/drink/supplements)
usually written using kana alone
Used for ingesting meals, nutrients, or medicine. The kanji 摂 is specific to this meaning, while とる is more common in kana. Often used in formal or health-related contexts.
See also: 取る
It is important to have a proper breakfast.
I take vitamins every day.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を摂るto take in (nutrients, water, supplements, etc.)
I make sure to get enough water every day.
- 〈物〉をバランスよく摂るto consume things in a balanced way
Eating vegetables and meat in a balanced way is the secret to good health.
Expressions
- 食事を摂るhave a meal; take a meal