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える
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to get; to earn; to acquire; to procure; to gain; to secure; to attain; to obtain; to win
獲る esp. refers to catching wild game, etc.
As a result, there is certainly something that was gained.
2. to understand; to comprehend
3. to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
Auxiliary verb (1-dan, transitive)
4. to be able to ..., can ...
after the -masu stem of a verb
I knew that, but I had no choice but to ask.
Alt. forms
得える
80%
える
19%
獲える
Pitch accent
え
る
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Conjugations...Used in: 4491
Used in vocabulary (26 in total)
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
to be able to do; to be capable of doing
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Examples (157 in total)
I have no choice but to do that.
We have no choice but to go.
It was a fact that one could not help but acknowledge.
I have no choice but to say that I was naive.
One can gain the trust of acquaintances.
He won an immediate response.
One cannot gain support from those around them.
Otherwise, you cannot obtain good fortune.
It must be said that it is simplistic.
We have no choice but to say that it is insufficient.
He won the third prize.
He got no answer from her.
They are struggling for freedom.
You have properly obtained consent, haven't you?
I could not gain the trust of anyone.
I have gained the world's best master.
He won her affection.
Glass has the ability to be broken under pressure.
Nothing can be gained without effort.
A well is a place where you can get water.
It was so lavish that I had no choice but to leave a comment.
I hope you'll get his support.
He was forced to sign the document.
This is a cushion that gives a great sense of security.
The plan has been agreed to in advance.
That was the lesson I learned.
We have to postpone our departure.
Tom finally got a job.
Regrettably, I have no choice but to acknowledge it as fact.
He got a position as a clerk.
How many pieces of information did he get?
Johnny got leave to go home.
Nothing is achieved without effort.
She won first prize in the exhibition.
It may cause lung cancer, too.
Luckily, I won first prize.
How much wealth and power could one gain?
I knew that, but I had no choice but to ask.
You finally succeeded in getting a job.
The police got an important piece of information from him.
They failed to get any definite information.
I couldn't help laughing at the plan.
But if you become a bird, you gain the speed at which birds fly.
It is said that one can gain the ability to control ice.
One of us will have to go.
Then I'll have no choice but to play this card too.
He bragged of having won the victory.
There's no gain without pain.
His misfortune gained him sympathy.
As frustrating as it is I can do nothing but to admit my defeat.
It is important for him to get the job.
It is a matter of whether the results sought by both parties can be obtained.
I, too, could not help but be surprised.
She was encouraged by the news.
We can derive much pleasure from reading.
Whether or not permission can be obtained is not the issue.
They obtained a yield of 8 percent on their investment.
You will derive great benefits from learning English.
She calculated that she had earned 1,500 dollars.
You save people, earn their gratitude, and gain wealth too.
He won the prize last week.
Those who have reclaimed land gain rights to it.
Daniel got a good job.
No one can be more wise than destiny.
This plan won general approval.
He is earning twice my salary.
What sort of information do you get on the Internet?
Meg acquired many new friends.
I couldn't but be irritated with you.
I couldn't help but turn down his offer.
He achieved great success in life.
I will carry it out if you agree to our plan.
It's my dream to win a Nobel Prize.
No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
She won popularity in the town.
The Intel people are lucky to have you!
Heavy industry always benefits from war.
His new movie earned him an Academy Award.
After the war, Britain had many colonies.
He got a master's degree in law.
As a result, there is certainly something that was gained.
There is no one who doesn't want to have good friends.
We had no choice but to leave the matter to him.
I could not but laugh at the joke.
I got the information from him directly.
We could not help laughing at his story.
I just made a guess based on the information obtained.
I'm glad to have this opportunity to speak to you.
I profited 200,000 yen yesterday.
She got the job by virtue of her youth and enthusiasm.
So I had no choice but to make this judgment.
I get knowledge by reading books.
You will be able to get the news from him tomorrow.
We can derive great pleasure from books.
He worked hard in order to get the prize.
Alternatively, you can sell it and get a large amount of money.
I managed to get their consent on the condition that I accompany them.
To obtain oxygen, one must inhale.
She benefited from the sound investment.
Combining the information everyone has gathered is our top priority.
I got a temporary job at the firm.
We derive a great deal of pleasure from watching baseball games.
If you work and earn money, you can get enough food to live on.
It is from advertising that a newspaper earns most of its profits.
You're the type who gets the best results by reducing effort.
Here, fifteen sen gets you a pretty decent lunch.
I cannot help laughing at his odd manner.
He had the privilege of studying abroad for two years.
Japanese companies have built up a reputation for quality.
I believe the honest will win in the long run.
After I graduated from college, I got a job with my father's company.
Some people get relaxed by reading.
These gases can lead to global warming.
The components obtained by distillation of coal tar are as shown below.
Thus he succeeded in winning her heart.
He went to Tokyo for the purpose of getting a new job.
I will make every effort to get it.
We can get a lot of valuable information from the book.
We would probably get more useful data by using it in the field instead.
Since what we are seeking is different, we have no choice but to move separately.
His kind acts earned him the respect of the people.
Someday, I will gain the strength to stand at the summit of everything.
The people were in a line to get the signature of the president.
This must be judged as a loss in terms of the operation's result.
In most cases we had to give in to their demands.
The results he has got are, in the main, satisfactory.
How one uses what one has obtained is up to the owner.
Unique ideas helped him to earn a high income.
It was necessary to go and get fire from a distant forest.
She capitalised on her father's connections in getting her present job.
However, in individual battles, we achieved victory or superiority.
It was not easy to get a lot of money in a short time.
The firm has made large profits from exports.
Robert was so busy he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.
The man used much money to gain power.
She is diligent and smart enough to win a scholarship.
The ingenious boy won a prize for his invention.
Fertile soil is indispensable for a good harvest.
They dreamed they'd gain the right to vote someday.
In order to get the coconut milk, you must first crack the coconut open.
The stock market crash forced many retirees back into the job market.
Nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
No matter who you ask, you won't be able to get a satisfactory answer.
She said, "I owe it to him that I am popular."
She began to derive further pleasure from listening to music.
If that happens, we certainly cannot earn enough income just to maintain the shrine.
The laboratory acquired a fabulous reputation for its historic discovery.
From time to time, he goes to the library to get new information about books.
However, no matter how terrible one's circumstances are, there is something to be gained from them.
The amount of money the government earns in taxes determines the amount of money it can spend on welfare.
In America elderly people are not given the same degree of respect they receive in many other countries.
It will take him at least two years to be qualified for that post.
People who are prone to aggression can be dangerous.
Asian religions inspire him to create splendid sculptures.
Keeping a diary also gives us a chance to reflect on our daily life.
He thinks that only very well trained actors can be really successful.
As a result, more women are receiving equal work.