1.
to acquire, to obtain, to get
To officially obtain qualifications, licenses, rights, or data through a formal process.
資格を取得する。
To obtain a qualification.
運転免許を取得した。
I obtained a driver's license.
留学するためにビザを取得する必要がある。
You need to obtain a visa in order to study abroad.
取得する is composed of 取 (take) + 得 (gain, obtain).
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: Transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: 〜を取得する
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 資格を取得する: to obtain a qualification
- 免許を取得する: to obtain a license
- 特許を取得する: to obtain a patent
- データを取得する: to acquire data
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 取得する: to acquire (formal, official process)
- 得る: to obtain, to gain (general)
- 取る: to take, to get (everyday, informal)