取れる

• Reading: とれる
• Romaji: toreru
• Kanji breakdown: 取 (shu/to) — take, remove
• Pronunciation: /to.ɾe.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To come off; to be removed; to be obtained. Something detaching or becoming available.

A Group 2 (ichidan) intransitive verb that is the potential/spontaneous form of 取る (取れない, 取れます). Has several common uses: a button coming off (ボタンが取れる), a stain being removed (シミが取れる), a reservation being secured (予約が取れる), and fatigue being relieved (疲れが取れる). The meaning depends heavily on context.

Examples

1. コートのボタンが一つ取れてしまった。 One of the buttons on my coat came off.
2. この洗剤を使えば汚れがよく取れる。 This detergent removes stains really well.
3. やっと来週の金曜日に休みが取れた。 I finally managed to get next Friday off.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, cleaning, scheduling

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Derived from 取る (to take). The ichidan ending -れる indicates either potential or spontaneous occurrence — something coming off or becoming obtainable naturally.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal