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kanji
得Meaning
Acquire
Reading
kunyomiうu
えe
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
彳Stop 㝵
Example Word
得る: obtain. The Japanese verb '得る (える)' means 'to obtain' or 'to gain'. It is used to express the acquisition of something, whether it be a physical object, knowledge, or an abstract concept. This verb is often used in formal or written contexts. For example: He obtained valuable experience「彼は貴重な経験を得た」(かれはきちょうなけいけんをえた). It is also used in negative forms to indicate something that is difficult or impossible to obtain, as in '得られない (えない)' (cannot obtain). Note that '得る' can sometimes be used in a more abstract sense, such as gaining understanding or insight.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
139
Handwriting
kanji
特Meaning
Special
Reading
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
牛Cow 寺Temple
Example Word
特定: specification. The Japanese noun '特定 (とくてい)' means 'specification' or 'identification'. It is used to refer to the act of specifying or identifying something in particular. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in legal documents, research, or when pinpointing specific details. For example: the specification of the problem is necessary「問題の特定が必要です」(もんだいのとくていがひつようです). The police are working on the identification of the suspect「警察は容疑者の特定に取り組んでいます」(けいさつはようぎしゃのとくていにとりくんでいます). Note that '特定' can also imply narrowing down to a specific item or individual from a broader category.
Radical
牛
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
362
Handwriting
kanji
徳Meaning
Virtue
Reading
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
彳Stop 十Ten 罒Net 心Heart
Example Word
道徳: morality. The Japanese noun '道徳 (どうとく)' refers to 'morality' or 'ethical principles'. It is used to describe the system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. This term is often used in discussions about societal norms, personal ethics, and philosophical teachings. For example: Morality is important in society「道徳は社会で重要です」(どうとくはしゃかいでじゅうようです). Teaching morality to children is essential「子供に道徳を教えることは大切です」(こどもにどうとくをおしえることはたいせつです). The word is commonly used in educational and philosophical contexts.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
513
Handwriting
kanji
督Meaning
Coach, Supervise
Reading
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
叔Uncle, Younger sibling of parent 目Eye
Example Word
監督: director or supervisor. The Japanese verbal noun '監督 (かんとく)' can mean 'director' or 'supervisor', depending on the context. As 'director', it refers to someone who directs films, plays, or other creative works. For example: He is the director of this movie「彼はこの映画の監督です」(かれはこのえいがのかんとくです). As 'supervisor', it refers to someone who oversees or manages a team, project, or organization. For example: The supervisor checked the work「監督が仕事を確認しました」(かんとくがしごとをかくにんしました). The word is versatile and widely used in both creative and professional settings.
Radical
目
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1360
Handwriting