Jiten beta

拾(ひろ)う
Rank #1,904

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
    1. to pick up; to gather
  • 2. to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped)
  • 3. to select; to choose; to pick out
  • 4. to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.); to snatch (an unexpected victory); to pull off
  • 5. to pick up (someone; in a car, etc.)
  • 6. to flag down (a taxi); to hail
  • 7. to pick up (a signal, sound, interference, etc.)
  • 8. to (just manage to) return (the ball); to return (a difficult shot)
  • 9. to take on (someone in adverse circumstances); to employ; to give a job; to take in
  • 10. to walk; to go on foot

Readings

拾う
(96%)
ひろう
(3%)
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