得る
🃏 Flashcard
得る
eru / uru
Tap to reveal usage
can; to be able to; is possible to~
N2
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading
eru / uru
Post ID
51015
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
can; to be able to; is possible to~
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
得る
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat 得る three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using 得る. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 得る mean?
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Can; to be able to; is possible to~
What JLPT level is 得る?
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JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 得る in a sentence?
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Attach 得る (eru / uru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 得る formal or casual Japanese?
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得る is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 得る long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.