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[とく()]
toku
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 得

na adjective, noun
  1. profit; advantage; benefit; gain (also written as 徳)
  2. rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana

Definition and Synonyms for 得

Advantageous appropriate for achieving a particular end
Synonyms: 便宜, 割の良い, , , 得る, 有利, 有益
Fat lucrative
Synonyms: , , 得る
Profit the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms: ゲイン, プラス, ますます, プロフィット, 便益, , 妙味, , , 得る, 得分, 有益,
Advantageous implies a lack of concern for fairness
Synonyms: 便宜, 割の良い, , , 得る, 有利, 有益

Meanings for each kanji in 得

» gain; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to; profit; advantage; benefit

Categories 得 is a member of

Vantage the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 得

Sample Sentences for 得

He has an optimistic turn of mind.
To tell the truth, it does not always pay to tell the truth.
You will be better off buying a new one than trying to fix it.
It's an ill wind that blows no good.
One man's gain is another man's loss.

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