Meaning of 得意 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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得意JLPT 3
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Kana Readingとくい
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Romajitokui
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`, adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
- Meaning
- triumph; prosperity
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- pride
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- one's strong point; one's forte; one's specialty
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- frequent customer (client, etc.)
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Example Sentences
得意, とくい used in context
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She is good at speaking English, no less so than her brother.
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This is my favourite subject.
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I'm a good cook.
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Are you good at cooking?
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Father is good at cooking. As for Mother, she is good at eating.
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Father is good at cooking. As for Mother, she is good at eating.
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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
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