Japanese word

採る

Pronunciation

Romajitoru

Meaning

  • verbadopt

Example

この方法を採ります。ko no hō hō o to ri ma su

I will adopt this method.

Illustration for 採る (adopt)

More examples

会議では、全員の意見を踏まえて新しい方針を採ります。kai gi de wa zen in no i ken o fu ma e te atara shi i hō shin o to ri ma su

At the meeting, we will adopt a new policy after considering everyone's opinions.

Core concept

It describes choosing one possibility from several and treating it as the basis for action.

Common phrases

  • 方法を採るhō hō o to ru

    adopt a method

  • 方針を採るhō shin o to ru

    adopt a policy

Similar words

採用するsaiyōsuru: To choose a method or proposal and put it into use.
取り入れるtoriireru: To add an idea or method to an existing plan or practice.
採択するsaitakusuru: To officially approve a proposal or policy for use.
選ぶerabu: To decide which option to take from several possibilities.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかの案の中から一つを選び、実行に移すこと。i ku tsu ka no an no naka ka ra hito tsu o era bi jik kō ni utsu su ko to

Word origin

採る (toru) is a native Japanese verb written with 採 (sai, "pick" or "select"), a character that reflects the act of selecting something to use.

Usage tips

  • When 採る (toru) refers to a method or proposal, it means that the chosen option is accepted for actual use rather than merely considered.

Other meanings

  • decide onverb
  • takeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 採り方torikataway of choosingnoun

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