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What does 取り組む (とりくむ, torikumu) mean?

取り組む (とりくむ, torikumu) means to tackle, grapple with; to compete against.

Quick facts
Readingとりくむ
Romajitorikumu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
とりくむ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontorikumu

to tackle, grapple with; to compete against

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on

Example sentences

  • The sumo wrestlers competed in the ring.

  • He is seriously engaged in research.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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