Japanese word

獲得

Pronunciation

Romajikakutoku

Meaning

  • noungain

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.

Illustration for 獲得 (gain)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes coming to possess something valuable, often through effort or experience.

Common phrases

  • 信頼の獲得shin rai no kaku toku

    gaining trust

  • 権利の獲得ken ri no kaku toku

    obtaining rights

  • 資格の獲得shi kaku no kaku toku

    obtaining a qualification

Similar words

取得shutoku: The act of obtaining a right, qualification, or piece of information.
入手nyūshu: The act of obtaining a thing or information that is needed or wanted.
習得shūtoku: The acquisition of knowledge or a skill through learning and practice.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技能などを手に入れること。chi shiki ya gi nō na do o te ni i re ru ko to

Word origin

獲得 (kakutoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 獲 (kaku, "capture") and 得 (toku, "obtain"), expressing the act of obtaining something.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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