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得
Gain, Obtain
え-る (e-ru), う-る (u-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 得 is found in words like 得意 (good at), 納得 (understanding), and お得 (good bargain). It's one of the most useful kanji for shopping and everyday conversation.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding a GOLD COIN on the ground. You GAIN something valuable without expecting it.
Readings
Onyomi: トク (toku)
Kunyomi: え-る (e-ru), う-る (u-ru)
Example Words
得る
える (eru)
To obtain
得意
とくい (tokui)
Good at
納得
なっとく (nattoku)
Understanding, Acceptance
お得
おとく (otoku)
Bargain
Example Sentence
彼は 数学が 得意です。
かれは すうがくが とくいです。
kare wa suugaku ga tokui desu
He is good at mathematics.