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acquire in Japanese

acquire in Japanese is 得る, 獲得 — acquire means to get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.

acquire in Japanese

得る
verb
Pronounced: uru
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
獲得
verb
Pronounced: kakutoku
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.

What does "acquire" mean?

  1. verb To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
    "The company acquired a smaller rival last year."
  2. verb To develop or catch (an illness, habit, or skill) over time.
    "He acquired a limp after the accident."

acquire in a sentence

  • The company acquired a smaller rival last year.
  • She acquired a taste for spicy food while living abroad.
  • He acquired a limp after the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "acquire" in Japanese?

"acquire" in Japanese is 得る, 獲得. acquire means: To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.

How do you pronounce 得る?

"acquire" in Japanese is 得る, pronounced "uru".

How do you use "acquire" in a sentence?

Example: "The company acquired a smaller rival last year." In Japanese, "acquire" is 得る, 獲得.

Are there other ways to say "acquire" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "acquire": 得る, 獲得.

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