ひろ
hirō

Godan Verb (u)

1. to pick up; to gather

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ゆかからペンを ひろって ください。
yukakara pen'o hirotte kudasai.
Please pick up the pen from the floor.
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2. to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped)

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この財布 さいふはどこで ひろったのですか。
kono saifuwa dokode hirotta nodesuka.
Where did you find this wallet?
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3. to select; to choose; to pick out

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4. to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.); to snatch (an unexpected victory); to pull off

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5. to pick up (someone; in a car, etc.)

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ホテルの まえ わたくし くるま ひろってください。
hoteruno maede watashio kurumade hirotte kudasai
Please pick me up by car in front of the hotel.
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6. to flag down (a taxi); to hail

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日本 にっぽんでは昼間 ひるまでも よるでもタクシーを ひろうことができる。
nippondewa hirumademo yorudemo takushiio hirō kotoga dekiru.
In Japan you can always catch a cab, day or night.
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7. to pick up (a signal, sound, interference, etc.)

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8. to (just manage to) return (the ball); to return (a difficult shot)

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9. to take on (someone in adverse circumstances); to employ; to give a job; to take in

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10. to walk; to go on foot

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