Illustration: In the courtyard of a Japanese house, an adult kneels beside a small wooden stool prepared for repainting. A protective sheet is spread underneath, the paint tin is open, and cleaning tools have been set aside.

JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

取とり掛かかる

torikakaru

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Example sentences

  1. さあ仕事しごとに取とり掛かかろう。

    Let’s get down to work.

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  2. 彼かれは仕事しごとに取とりかかった。

    He set about his work.

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  3. さあ、勉強べんきょうに取とりかかりなさい。

    Now, go about your study.

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Kanji in 取掛

  • 取takeOnシュKunとる・とり・とり-
  • 掛hang; suspendOnカイ・ケイKunかける・かけ・かかる

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