1.
obtaining, acquiring, getting hold of
To come into possession of something, especially something that required effort or was difficult to find. Often implies that the item was not easily available.
チケットを入手した。
I obtained a ticket.
限定グッズを入手するのは難しい。
It's hard to get hold of limited-edition goods.
警察は犯人に関する新たな情報を入手した。
The police obtained new information regarding the suspect.
入手する emphasizes the act of successfully acquiring something, often implying effort or difficulty. It is slightly more formal than もらう or 手に入れる.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 情報を入手する (obtain information)
- チケットを入手する (get a ticket)
- 資料を入手する (acquire materials/documents)
- 入手困難 (difficult to obtain)
- 入手可能 (obtainable, available)
COMPARISON:
- 手に入れる: similar meaning but slightly more casual
- もらう: to receive (from someone) — no nuance of effort
- 入手する: implies active effort to acquire