Quick answer
得 is the kanji for "Get". The most common reading is え.る (eru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Get
Also : Can · May · Gain · Find · Earn
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 得 represents 'GAIN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of gain.
On-reading: とく — remember this sound by associating it with gain. Kun-reading: え.る.
Example Sentences
専門家の指導のもとで勉強した結果、国際的な資格を取得することができました。
せんもんかのしどうのもとでべんきょうしたけっか、こくさいてきなしかくをしゅとくすることができました。
Thanks to studying under the guidance of an expert, I was able to obtain an internationally recognized qualification.
経験から多くを得ました。
けいけんからおおくをえました。
I gained much from experience.
Vocabulary using 得
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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