Japanese

える
Meaning: to get; to gain; to obtain
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: うる

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 得る 得ない
Polite 得ます 得ません
Past 得た 得なかった
Polite + Past 得ました 得ませんでした
Te-form 得て 得なくて
Potential 得られる 得られない
Passive 得られる 得られない
Causative 得させる 得させない
Imperative 得ろ 得るな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

After years of effort, he finally gained trust.
実験で得られたデータを分析する。
Analyze the data obtained in the experiment.
行けば必ず何かしら得られるものがあるだろう。
If you go, there will surely be something you can gain.
彼は不正な手段で利益を得ようとした。
He tried to gain profit through dishonest means.
上司の承諾を得てから、プロジェクトを進めた。
After obtaining the boss's consent, I proceeded with the project.
期待していた結果が得られず、彼はひどく落胆した。
Not getting the expected result, he was deeply discouraged.
彼は親の許しを得て留学した。
He studied abroad after obtaining his parents' permission.
彼の提案は、多くの人の賛同を得た。
His proposal gained the approval of many people.
警察は犯人の行方について有力な情報を得た
The police obtained strong information regarding the culprit's whereabouts.
彼は職を得るために年齢を偽った
He falsified his age to get the job.

Usage Notes

Means to acquire something through effort or to receive something desirable/undesirable. Can also mean 'to be able to' when used as an auxiliary.

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