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得る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 得る.
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Entry
1
獲る esp. refers to catching wild game, etc.
to get; to earn; to acquire; to procure; to gain; to secure; to attain; to obtain; to win
Examples
１０チームが賞を得ようと争った。
Ten teams competed for the prize.
2
to understand; to comprehend
3
to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
4
得る only; Auxiliary verb; After the -masu stem of a verb
to be able to ..., can ...
Examples
これらのガスは地球規模の温暖化をもたらし得る。
These gases can lead to global warming.
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