得
とく
profit; advantage; benefit; gain
Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective, Noun
profit; advantage; benefit; gain- rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
Nidan verb with 'u' ending (archaic), Transitive
to get; to acquire; to obtain; to procure; to earn; to win; to gain; to secure; to attain- to be possible
Example sentences
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He has an optimistic turn of mind.
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One man's gain is another man's loss.
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The early bird catches the worm.
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Keep your purse and your mouth closed.
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It pays to be polite.
More examples (10)
得しようとこだわると損する。
If you're too concerned with what you gain, you're bound to lose.
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It's to your advantage to learn everything you can.
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When an ill wind blows it does good to no one.
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There is no advantage in staying here.
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There is no advantage in losing your temper.
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You gain nothing by speaking ill of others.
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The opinions were divided on which one is profitable.
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It pays in the long run to buy goods of high quality.
それをやったところで、何の得にもならないよ。
You'll gain nothing from doing that.
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How can you benefit by being so unpleasant?