得意
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 得意
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
satisfaction; pride; triumph; elation
Examples
彼は彼の洞察力を得意に思っている。
He congratulates himself on his foresight.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one's strong point; one's forte; one's specialty
Examples
あなたは数学が得意ですか。
Are you good at mathematics?
3
regular customer; regular client; patron
Kanji in this Word
得
11 strokes
Frequency: 175
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
gain
get
find
earn
acquire
can
may
able to
profit
advantage
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
え.る
う.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あつ
てろ
意
13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
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