Japanese word

得

Pronunciation

Romajitoku

Meaning

  • nounbenefit

Example

早く申し込むと得をします。haya ku mō shi ko mu to toku o shi ma su

If you sign up early, you will benefit.

Illustration for 得 (benefit)

More examples

会員になると、毎月の買い物で得をします。kai in ni na ru to mai tsuki no ka i mono de toku o shi ma su

If you become a member, you will benefit from your monthly shopping.

Core concept

Describes an advantage or gain that improves a person's situation or result.

Common phrases

  • 得をするtoku o su ru

    benefit

  • 得になるtoku ni na ru

    be advantageous

  • 得があるtoku ga a ru

    have an advantage

Similar words

長所chōsho: A good quality or strong point that something has.
利益rieki: Money or another valuable result gained from an activity or transaction.
メリットmeritto: A practical benefit gained from choosing or using something.
利点riten: A favorable point or feature that makes an option useful or preferable.

Definition in Japanese

利益や有利な立場を得ること。ri eki ya yū ri na tachi ba o e ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun 得 (toku, "benefit or advantage") comes from the Sino-Japanese reading of 得, a character associated with obtaining something.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 得をする (toku o suru) often refers to getting a good deal or other practical advantage, not only to making a profit.

Other meanings

  • profitnoun

Opposites

  • 損sonlossna-adjective
  • 不利益furiekidisadvantagenoun

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