εΎ—

JLPT N3

Gain, obtain

Readings

On’yomi: γƒˆγ‚― (toku)
Kun’yomi: え(γ‚‹), う(γ‚‹) (e(ru), u(ru))
β€’ え(γ‚‹) – to get, to obtain, to gain β€’ う(γ‚‹) – to acquire, to profit (less common)

Vocabulary

εΎ—γ‚‹
γˆγ‚‹
obtain
εˆ©εΎ—
γ‚Šγ¨γ
profit
得意
とくい
skillful
納得
γͺっとく
consent
取得
しゅとく
acquisition

Example Sentences

η΅Œι¨“γ‚’εΎ—γΎγ™γ€‚
けいけん γ‚’ γˆγΎγ™γ€‚
I gain experience.
εˆ©εΎ—γŒγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
γ‚Šγ¨γ が γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
There is profit.
得意です。
とくい です。
I am good at it.
η΄εΎ—γ—γΎγ—γŸγ€‚
γͺっとく γ—γΎγ—γŸγ€‚
I understood.
資格を取得します。
しかく γ‚’ しゅとく します。
I acquire a qualification.

Cultural Note

βœ”οΈ εΎ— reflects the Japanese value on acquiring skills, knowledge, and benefit.
β€’ 得意 emphasizes pride in one’s skills, showing self-awareness and diligence.
β€’ εˆ©η›Š and 取得 are common in business and academic contexts, highlighting focus on achievement and practical gain.
β€’ In social life, 損得 shows awareness of balance between advantage and disadvantage, reflecting careful decision-making in Japanese culture.