得(とく)

とく
noun, na-adjective
profit, gain, advantage; economical, a good deal
economicsevaluation
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(が)いしたほうが得(とく)だ。
It's a better deal to buy in bulk.
早(はや)く予約(よやく)すると五千(ごせん)円(えん)得(とく)する。
You save five thousand yen by booking early.
損(そん)して得(とく)取(と)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(が)いしたほうが得(とく)だ。
It's a better deal to buy in bulk.
このクーポンを使(つか)ったほうが得(とく)だよ。
It's a better deal if you use this coupon.
定期券(ていきけん)を買(か)うのと毎回(まいかい)切符(きっぷ)を買(か)うのと、どちらが得(とく)ですか。
Which is more economical, buying a commuter pass or buying a ticket each time?
年会費(ねんかいひ)無料(むりょう)のカードのほうが得(とく)な場合(ばあい)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(とく)する means "to profit, to come out ahead." Also appears as a na-adjective: 得(とく)な情報(じょうほう) (useful information, tips on deals).

Do not confuse with 徳(とく) (virtue, moral goodness), which is a different word.

Common collocations

Related Words

Antonym: 損(そん) (loss)
Related: 益(えき) (benefit, profit, advantage)
Homophone: 徳(とく) (virtue)
Compare: 実利(じつり) (practical benefit)
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Added 2026.2.21 22:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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