An effort, initiative, or approach to deal with a problem; measures or projects undertaken to address an issue.
政府は少子化対策の新しい取り組みを発表した。
The government announced a new initiative to tackle the falling birthrate.
学校では生徒の安全確保に向けた取り組みが続けられている。
The school continues efforts to ensure students' safety.
我々のチームは業務改善の取り組みを始めた。
Our team has started an initiative to improve operations.
A bout or match in sports; a contest or grappling (especially used in sumo to mean a match).
昨日の取組は接戦で非常に盛り上がった。
Yesterday's match was a close contest and very exciting.
選手たちは次の取り組みに向けて調整を始めた。
The athletes began preparing for their next match.