Word Meaning 摂る

とる toru

摂る is read as とる (toru) and means to have (e.g. lunch).

Meaning

English

  1. to have (e.g. lunch)
  2. to take (e.g. vitamins)

Reading

Kana

とる

Romaji

toru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 24803 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

摂理

せつり

(divine) providence

摂氏

せっし

Celsius

摂取

せっしゅ

reception and protection

摂関政治

せっかんせいじ

regency government

摂南大学

せつなんだいがく

Setsunan University

摂関家

せっかんけ

line of regents and advisers (advisors)

摂動論

せつどうろん

perturbation theory

摂氏温度

せっしおんど

degrees Celsius

摂取量

せっしゅりょう

intake (nutrients, calories, etc.)

摂食障害

せっしょくしょうがい

eating disorder

摂政

せっしょう

regency

摂政

せっせい

advisor (to the Ryukyuan King)

Example Sentences

6

しょくじだけではたりないので、さぷりでてつぶんをとる。

Because food alone isn't enough, I take iron through supplements.

Italians eat a big meal twice a day.

I always try to eat healthy food.

I ate a fresh lemon for the vitamin C.

Good nutrition is vital for an infant's growth.

The hurricane survivors were allotted adequate food provisions for their basic nourishment.