NichiDict

獲る

N3
える
得る
[eru]
Illustration for 獲る

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to get; to earn; to acquire; to procure; to gain; to secure; to attain; to obtain; to win

2.IchidanTransitive

to understand; to comprehend

3.IchidanTransitive

to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)

4.Aux-verbIchidanTransitive

to be able to ..., can ...

Other Readings

獲る」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

今年こそ金メダルを獲ると誓った。

I swore that this year I'd win the gold medal.

新しい資格を獲るために毎日勉強する。

I study every day to obtain a new certification.

チャンスを獲るには準備が欠かせない。

Preparation is essential to seize an opportunity.