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とくい
得意
noun, 'no' adjective, 'na' adjective
1. triumph; prosperity
2. pride
お
か
買
い
どく
得
Most common form: お買い徳
noun, 'no' adjective
bargain; good buy; budget  (see also: 買い得)
え
得
る
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to get; to earn; to acquire; to procure; to gain; to secure; to attain; to obtain; to win  (獲る esp. refers to catching wild game, etc.)
2. to understand; to comprehend
う
得
る
suffix
1. to be able to ...; can ...  (after the -masu stem of a verb)
expression
2. to get; to acquire; to obtain; to procure; to earn; to win; to gain; to secure; to attain  (see also: 得, 得る)

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The Kanji: 得 (Toku / E)

The kanji 得 means "gain," "profit," or "advantage." It combines 彳 (step) with 貝 (shell/currency) and 寸 (measure), depicting the acquisition of measured value through action. This character represents obtaining benefits or reaching a state of capability.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 得意 (tokui) - Skillful

  • 彼は数学が得意だ。

  • "He is good at mathematics."

2. 得する (toku suru) - To profit

  • この取引で得した。

  • "I profited from this deal."

3. 獲得 (kakutoku) - Acquisition

  • 支持を獲得する。

  • "Gain support."

4. 得る (eru) - To obtain

  • 情報を得る。

  • "Obtain information."

In summary, 得 covers beneficial acquisition - from concrete gains (得する) and possessions (獲得) to abstract advantages like skills (得意). It's fundamental in economic and capability contexts.


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