得: the kanji for gain; obtain
得 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means gain; obtain. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
得 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
得 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トク (toku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 説得せっとく · settoku | persuasion |
| 取得しゅとく · shutoku | acquisition |
える (eru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 得るえる · eru | to gain; to obtain |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼を説得するのは難しかった。Kare o settoku suru no wa muzukashikatta.It was difficult to persuade him.
- 運転免許を取得しました。Unten menkyo o shutoku shimashita.I obtained a driver's license.
- 新しい経験を得ることができた。Atarashii keiken o eru koto ga dekita.I was able to gain new experience.
- 両親を説得して留学を許してもらった。Ryōshin o settoku shite ryūgaku o yurushite moratta.I persuaded my parents and got permission to study abroad.
- 資格を取得すると就職に有利です。Shikaku o shutoku suru to shūshoku ni yūri desu.Getting a qualification is advantageous for finding a job.
Questions about 得
How many strokes does 得 have?
得 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 得?
The on readings are toku (トク). The kun readings are eru (える), uru (うる).
What JLPT level is 得?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work, business and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 得
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.