舵を取る かじをとる Also written 舵をとる, かじを取る Meanings Expression, Godan verb to steer a ship to manage; to take command; to take the helm Kanji 舵 rudder; helm; wheel. Read as かじ. 取 take. Read as とる. Words containing 舵を取る 取り舵を取る (とりかじをとる) to steer to port Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists