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舵を取る (かじをとる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

舵かじを取とる

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Meanings

1

expression, godan verb (-ru)

steer a ship; take the helm

Literal meaning: to operate the rudder or wheel of a vessel.

船せん長ちょうが自みずから舵かじを取とった。
The captain himself took the helm.

2

expression, godan verb (-ru)

manage; take command; take the helm

idiomatic expression

Figurative extension: to lead or direct an organization, project, or group.

新しん社しゃ長ちょうが会かい社しゃの舵かじを取とることになった。
The new president will take the helm of the company.

Written forms

舵かじを取とる
Standard kanji spelling for the literal and figurative meanings.
舵かじをとる
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; common in less formal writing.
かじを取とる
Kana for 舵; used when the kanji is avoided or for clarity.

Kanji

舵rudder, helm, wheel
取take, fetch, take up

Similar words

指し揮きを執とる
指揮を執る focuses on directing or conducting (e.g., an orchestra, a team), while 舵を取る emphasizes steering the overall course or strategy, often with a nautical metaphor.

Etymology

From 舵 (rudder) + を + 取る (take). The literal meaning 'to take the rudder' naturally extended to the figurative sense of taking control or leadership.