とと 取り留める Show inflections LinksSentence search for 取り留めるSentence search for とりとめるSentence search for 取留めるSentence search for 取りとめるKanji details for 取 and 留Edit in JMdict Ichidan verb, Transitive verb1. to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life)See also 一命を取り留めるIchidan verb, Transitive verb2. to ascertain; to make definiteArchaicOther forms取留める 【とりとめる】、取りとめる 【とりとめる】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.