JMdict: 1332570
拾う 【ひろう】
- [v5u,vt] to pick up; to gather
- [v5u,vt] to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped)
- [v5u,vt] to select; to choose; to pick out
- [v5u,vt] to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.); to snatch (an unexpected victory); to pull off
- [v5u,vt] to pick up (someone in a car)
- [v5u,vt] to flag down (a taxi); to hail
- [v5u,vt] to pick up (a signal, sound, interference, etc.)
- [v5u,vt] to (just manage to) return (the ball); to return (a difficult shot)
- [v5u,vt] to take on (someone in adverse circumstances); to employ; to give a job; to take in
- [v5u,vt] to walk; to go on foot
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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拾 | Pick Up, Gather, Find, Go On Foot, Ten | シュウ, ジュウ | ひろ.う |