JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
得 — gain
- Reading
- トク・え.る・う.る
- Meaning
- gain; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to; profit; advantage; benefit
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
得 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トク・え.る・う.る and it means gain; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to; profit; advantage; benefit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
得 appears in everyday japanese words such as 得点 (score), 心得 (knowledge) and 所得 (income).
Japanese words containing 得
Frequently asked questions
What does 得 mean in Japanese?
得 means gain; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to; profit; advantage; benefit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 得 read?
得 is read トク・え.る・う.る. Reading it inside real words — 得点 and 心得 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 得 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 得 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 得 in a word?
A common word containing 得 is 得点 (とくてん) — "score". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 得 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 得 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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