取り寄せる

とりよせる
Alternative writings: 取寄せる
JLPT:N1
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1To order or have something sent from elsewhere; to request that an item be delivered/obtained for you.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

カタログで新製品を取り寄せた。

I ordered the new product from the catalog.

海外の本を図書館に取り寄せてもらった。

I had the library obtain a book from overseas.

オンラインで食材を取り寄せて、宅配してもらった。

I ordered ingredients online and had them delivered.

2To pull something closer; to bring an item nearer to oneself (physically).

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

彼女はコップを手元に取り寄せた。

She pulled the glass closer to her.

店員に高い棚の箱を取り寄せてもらった。

I had the clerk bring down a box from a high shelf.

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