Quick answer
得 is the kanji for "Get / Can / May". A common reading is え.る (eru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Get / Can / May
Also : Get · Can · May · Gain · Find · Earn
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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