Meaning of 得る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
得るJLPT 3
-
Kana Readingうる
-
Romajiuru
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- suffix
- Meaning
- (after the -masu stem of a verb) to be able to ...; can ...
-
- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- to get; to acquire; to obtain; to procure; to earn; to win; to gain; to secure; to attain
-
Example Sentences
得る, うる used in context
-
America's radioactive waste may be targeted in terrorist attacks.
-
The components obtained by distillation of coal tar are as shown below.
-
非常に高い収入を得るチャンスがあるビジネス、月額１００万円可能！！
There's the chance to get a huge income in this business, a million yen a month is possible!
-
王を得た麒麟もまた寿命を持たない生き物だが、この病ばかりは治癒の方法がない。
A qilin with a king too has no limit on its lifespan, but this illness alone admits of no remedy.
-
心の中まで理解して欲しいとは思っていませんが、どうしたら旦那の関心を得る事ができるんでしょうか。
I don't expect him to understand my innermost thoughts but I wonder what I can do to get him to hold an interest.
-
Her bewitching body made her very popular with men.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit
On: トク
Kun: え.る, う.る
11 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal