Translation and Meaning of: 拾う - hirou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 拾う (hirou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hirou
Kana: ひろう
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: to take; meet; get together
Meaning in English: to pick up;to find;to gather
Definition: Act of picking up and lifting objects or objects scattered on the floor.
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Explanation and Etymology - (拾う) hirou
The word 「拾う」 (hirou) in Japanese is a verb that translates to "pick up" or "gather" in English and other languages. This term is commonly used in everyday life to refer to the act of picking something up off the ground or collecting loose objects. In the Japanese language, 「拾う」 is written with the kanji 「拾」, which by itself carries the meaning of collecting or gathering something. This kanji is often associated with contexts of finding something lost or acquiring something that is not immediately in possession.
Etymologically, the word 「拾う」 is composed of the kanji 「拾」, which has the radical 「扌」 (te), indicating association with the hand, and 「合」, which means "to join" or "to unite." Together, they visually and semantically describe the action of using the hands to pick up or unite something scattered. This combination reflects how many kanji are formed through the junction of meaningful elements that together describe some action or concept. In ancient Japanese, this act of collecting could be related to both tangible objects and opportunities.
The use of 「拾う」 can be found in various contexts. It is commonly used to describe the act of picking up objects from the ground, such as a fallen coin, but its use also extends to figurative contexts, such as "seizing an opportunity." In addition, 「拾う」 has synonyms, such as 「取る」 (toru) and 「掴む」 (tsukamu), which have slightly different meanings but align in certain contexts.
In summary, 「拾う」 is a versatile verb in the Japanese language, carrying with it a rich history of writing and meaning. Its etymology offers an additional layer to understand how the Japanese combine graphic elements and meanings in kanji to create words full of depth. Therefore, when using 「拾う」, you are not just expressing a simple action of picking something up, but participating in a rich linguistic and cultural tradition.
Verbal conjugation of 拾う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 拾う (hirou)
- 拾います - Polite form
- 拾う - Basic shape
- 拾いました - past
- 拾っています - present continuous
Synonyms and similar words
- 拾い上げる (hiroiaru) - to lift (something that was found)
- 拾い集める (hiroaitumeru) - collect (various items found)
- 拾い取る (hiroitoru) - take (something that was found)
- 拾い拾いする (hiroihiroi suru) - gather (casually, several times)
- 拾い拾う (hiroihirou) - pick up repeatedly (items that appear around)
- 拾い拾って集める (hiroihitte atsumeru) - collect (in a continuous effort)
- 拾い拾って取る (hiroihitte toru) - pick (things that are collected)
- 拾い拾って拾う (hiroihitte hirou) - take repeatedly (while collecting)
- 拾い拾って拾い上げる (hiroihitte hiroiaru) - collect items (repeatedly)
- 拾い拾って拾い集める (hiroihitte hiroiatsumeru) - collect repeatedly raised items
- 拾い拾って拾い取る (hiroihitte hiroitoru) - pick up items repeatedly
How to Write in Japanese - (拾う) hirou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (拾う) hirou:
Example Sentences - (拾う) hirou
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa kōen de ochite ita gomi o hiroimashita
I took the trash that was lying in the park.
I took the trash that had fallen into the park.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 公園 (kouen) - noun meaning "park"
- で (de) - grammatical particle indicating the place where the action took place, in this case, "in the park"
- 落ちていた (ochiteita) - verb in the past continuous meaning "was fallen"
- ゴミ (gomi) - noun meaning "garbage"
- を (wo) - grammatical particle indicating the direct object of the action, in this case, "the garbage"
- 拾いました (hiroi mashita) - past tense verb meaning "I took"
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