English–Japanese

“get” in Japanese

Japanese

Also受ける (ukeru) · 受け取る (uketoru) · もらう (morau)

Pronunciation

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Example

先生から許可を得ます。sen sei ka ra kyo ka o e ma su

I get permission from my teacher.

Illustration for 得る (get)

How to say “get” in Japanese

“Get” in Japanese is 得る (eru).

Describes something becoming part of a person's resources, knowledge, or experience through an action or opportunity.

Full entry for 得る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 得る

ゲームでポイントを得ます。gē mu de po i n to o e ma su

I get points in the game.

学生たちは授業から新しい知識を得ます。gaku sei ta chi wa ju gyō ka ra atara shi i chi shiki o e ma su

Students gain new knowledge from their classes.

Tips for using 得る

  • The verb 得る (eru) is somewhat formal, so everyday Japanese often uses 手に入れる (te ni ireru) when referring to obtaining a concrete object.

Other Japanese words for “get”

先生の助けを受けます。sen sei no tasu ke o u ke ma su

I get help from my teacher.

先生から手紙を受け取ります。sen sei ka ra te gami o u ke to ri ma su

I get a letter from my teacher.

母からお金をもらいます。haha ka ra o kane o mo ra i ma su

I receive money from my mother.

Related English words

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