godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used for formally adopting a method, policy, proposal, or course of action. Common in business and official contexts.
会議で新しい方針を採ることにした。
We decided to adopt a new policy at the meeting.
政府は緊
The government took emergency measures.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
For picking flowers, gathering mushrooms, catching insects, etc. Implies collecting natural items by hand or with simple tools.
春に野原で花を採るのが好きです。
I like picking flowers in the fields in spring.
子供たちは川で虫を採っている。
The children are catching insects at the river.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
extract; take a sample
For extracting juice, taking blood samples, or obtaining a specimen. Often used in medical, scientific, or culinary contexts.
看護師が患者から血液を採った。
The nurse took a blood sample from the patient.
このレシピではレモンから果汁を採ります。
In this recipe, you extract juice from lemons.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
assume an attitude
Used with nouns like 態度 (attitude) or 姿勢 (stance). Indicates deliberately adopting a particular demeanor or posture.
彼は面接で自信のある態度を採った。
He assumed a confident attitude at the interview.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
For hiring workers, taking on students, or recruiting staff. Slightly formal; 雇う is more common for casual employment.
会社は新卒を十名採る予定だ。
The company plans to hire ten new graduates.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
For drawing in water, letting in light or air. Often used with 水, 光, 風, etc. Implies actively channeling or admitting something.
窓を開けて光を採る。
Open the window to let in light.