synonym Comparative
太る
VS
獲得
Differences Between "太る" and "獲得"
Option A
太る
Meaning
to gain weight, to get fat
Reading
ふとる (futoru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
冬は動かないので、太りやすいです。
It's easy to gain weight in winter because I don't move around much.
Option B
獲得
Meaning
acquisition, gain, obtainment
Reading
かく‐とく (kakutoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は努力の末、念願の資格を獲得した。
He finally acquired the desired qualification after much effort.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to gain weight, to get fat)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 太る: Used to describe gaining body weight or getting fat. It's the opposite of 痩せる. Can sometimes imply an increase in body size due to eating too much.
- 獲得: Emphasizes actively gaining or securing something, often through effort or competition (e.g., rights, qualification, market share, points).
- 太る: Used to describe gaining body weight or getting fat. It's the opposite of 痩せる. Can sometimes imply an increase in body size due to eating too much.
- 獲得: Emphasizes actively gaining or securing something, often through effort or competition (e.g., rights, qualification, market share, points).
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