How to Write 取 (take, fetch, take up) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 取 (take, fetch, take up) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (取)
Primary Radical (部首): 又 — また (again)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 又
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 又 (また (again))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 又.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 取
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 取 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 取?
The Japanese character 取 (take, fetch, take up) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 取 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 取?
For the Kanji 取 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is と.る, と.り, と.り-, とり, -ど.り. Its primary English meaning is "take, fetch, take up".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 取?
The Kanji 取 (take, fetch, take up) is written with 8 strokes (JLPT N3). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 取 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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