Meaning and Usage
The verb 取り寄せる (とりよせる) means "to order" or "to send away for" something that is not immediately available locally. It is commonly used when requesting goods, books, or ingredients from another store or supplier.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 取り寄せる in shopping situations, especially when something is out of stock or only available through special order. It can also be used for ordering food ingredients or specialty items.
Collocations and Patterns
- 取り寄せる + 商品/本/食材: ordering a product, book, or ingredient
- ネットで取り寄せる: ordering online
- 取り寄せてもらう: having someone else order for you (polite)
Register and Politeness
This verb is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite contexts. Adding もらう or いただく after the て-form can make it more polite.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 取り寄せる with simply buying or ordering in a store. Remember, 取り寄せる specifically implies ordering something to be sent from elsewhere, not buying something immediately available.