1.
profit, gain, advantage, benefit
A benefit or advantage gained, especially in terms of money or practical value. The opposite of 損 (loss).
まとめ買いしたほうが得だ。
It's a better deal to buy in bulk.
早く予約すると五千円得する。
You save five thousand yen by booking early.
損して得取れということわざがある。
There is a proverb that says you gain by taking a loss.
2.
economical, a good deal, a bargain
Used as a na-adjective to describe something that offers good value for money or is advantageous.
まとめ買いしたほうが得だ。
It's a better deal to buy in bulk.
このクーポンを使ったほうが得だよ。
It's a better deal if you use this coupon.
定期券を買うのと毎回切符を買うのと、どちらが得ですか。
Which is more economical, buying a commuter pass or buying a ticket each time?
年会費無料のカードのほうが得な場合もある。
A card with no annual fee can sometimes be the better deal.
USAGE:
Very common in everyday conversation about shopping, money, and practical decisions. Often used with する: 得する means "to profit, to come out ahead." Also appears as a na-adjective: 得な情報 (useful information, tips on deals).
Do not confuse with 徳 (virtue, moral goodness), which is a different word.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 得する: to profit, to benefit
- 得な情報: tips on bargains
- 損得: profit and loss, pros and cons
- お得: bargain, good deal (polite/commercial)