This is the 169th most frequent Japanese word.


"Gain," "profit," or "advantage."


Here, "得" is used as a noun to mean 'advantage' or 'benefit'.

このアイデアは非常に得だと思います。

I think this idea is very advantageous.


Here, "得" is also used as a noun to signify 'profit' or 'benefit'.

その商品を買うのはあなたにとって得です。

Buying that product is a benefit for you.


In this sentence, "得意" (tokui) incorporates "得" to mean 'proficient' or 'good at'.

彼は得意なスキルを使って成功を収めた。

He achieved success using his proficient skills.