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How to say "Get" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "get", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
得る
える (eru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
痩せる
やせる (yaseru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 得る and 痩せる.
In Japanese, 得る (える (eru)) is typically associated with "to get; to obtain; to acquire; to win" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to acquiring abstract things.
On the other hand, 痩せる (やせる (yaseru)) maps to "to get thin, to lose weight" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Describes the act of becoming thin or losing body weight. Can be intentional. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "得る"
彼は徹底的なユーザー調査を行い、新規ビジネスを立ち上げるための貴重な市場データを_______ことができました。
He conducted a thorough user survey and was able to obtain valuable market data to launch a new business.
Bilingual Context for "痩せる"
運動をして痩せました。
I exercised and lost weight.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は徹底的なユーザー調査を行い、新規ビジネスを立ち上げるための貴重な市場データを_______ことができました。" (Meaning: "He conducted a thorough user survey and was able to obtain valuable market data to launch a new business.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "得る" fits here because it means "to get; to obtain; to acquire; to win" in the context of: "He conducted a thorough user survey and was able to obtain valuable market data to launch a new business.". "痩せる" represents "to get thin, to lose weight".