chōu​chū

to draw out

chōu​chū to draw out · extraction

  1. to pull out
    To pull or take out something from in between other things, such as drawing a sword or pulling silk from a cocoon
  2. chū particle
    [direction/result]
    Used after a verb to indicate outward movement or that an action has reached a successful result.

chōu​chū to select

  1. to extract
    To take a part from a whole, such as sampling, drawing lots, or finding time for something
  2. chū particle
    [direction/result]
    Used after a verb to indicate outward movement or that an action has reached a successful result.