Vocabulary

What does 取れる (とれる, toreru) mean?

取れる (とれる, toreru) means to come off; to be obtainable.

Quick facts
Readingとれる
Romajitoreru
Part of speechichidan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
とれる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontoreru

to come off; to be obtainable

  1. 1ichidan verb · intransitive to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.)
  2. 2ichidan verb · intransitive to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to come out (of a stain)
  3. 3ichidan verb · intransitive to be harvested; to be picked; to be produced
  4. 4ichidan verb · intransitive to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as); to be understood (as)
  5. 5ichidan verb · intransitive to be attained (of balance, harmony, etc.); to be achieved

Example sentences

  • I was finally able to take a day off.

  • A button has come off.

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