NichiDict

引き取る

N1
ひきとる
引取る引きとる
[hikitoru]
Illustration for 引き取る

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to take into one's possession; to receive; to accept; to collect; to claim

2.GodanTransitive

to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to adopt

3.GodanTransitive

to leave; to go away; to withdraw; to get out

Examples

祖母が亡くなった後、叔父が遺品を引き取った

After my grandmother passed away, my uncle collected her belongings.

保護された犬を施設から引き取って育てている。

I adopted a rescued dog from the shelter and am raising it.

不良品は責任を持ってメーカーが引き取ると約束した。

The manufacturer promised to take back defective items responsibly.