No. 169 in Japanese
得
"Gain," "profit," or "advantage."
In a sentence
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 used as a noun to mean 'advantage' or 'benefit'.
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.
In this sentence, "得意" (tokui) incorporates "得" to mean 'proficient' or 'good at'.
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.
Here, "得" is also used as a noun to signify 'profit' or 'benefit'.
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