English–Japanese
“gain” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikakutoku
Example
新しい知識の獲得は大切です。atara shi i chi shiki no kaku toku wa tai setsu de su
Gaining new knowledge is important.
How to say “gain” in Japanese
“Gain” in Japanese is 獲得 (kakutoku).
Describes coming to possess something valuable, often through effort or experience.
Example sentences with 獲得
彼女は練習を続けて、代表の座を獲得しました。kano jo wa ren shū o tsuzu ke te dai hyō no za o kaku toku shi ma shi ta
She kept practicing and earned a place on the team.
Tips for using 獲得
- The English noun gain can also mean an increase or profit, while 獲得 (kakutoku) focuses on obtaining something such as knowledge or a skill.