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“Gaining possession” in Japanese

Short answer
取得 shutoku しゅとく

Gaining possession in Japanese is “取得” (shutoku). Full meaning: obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.), acquisition (of land, property, etc.), gaining possession (of), getting, purchase.

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