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How to say "Get" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "get", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
疲れます
つかれます (tsukaremasu)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
得る
える (eru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 疲れます and 得る.
In Japanese, 疲れます (つかれます (tsukaremasu)) is typically associated with "to get tired" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Verb, polite form. Indicates becoming fatigued or exhausted. It's an intransitive verb. The dictionary form is 疲れる.
On the other hand, 得る (える (eru)) maps to "to get; to obtain; to acquire; to win" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to acquiring abstract things. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "疲れます"
毎日たくさん働いて疲れます。
I work a lot every day and get tired.
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.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日たくさん働いて ＿＿＿ 。" (Meaning: "I work a lot every day and get tired.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "疲れます" fits here because it means "to get tired" in the context of: "I work a lot every day and get tired.". "得る" represents "to get; to obtain; to acquire; to win".