得意

とくい
JLPT:N3
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1A feeling of pride, satisfaction, or triumph about one's own accomplishments.

NounNa-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

息子はテストで満点を取って得意そうだった。

My son looked proud after getting a perfect score on the test.

彼は新しい車を得意げに見せびらかした。

He proudly showed off his new car.

少し成功したくらいで得意になるな。

Don't get too pleased with yourself over a small success.

2One's strong point or specialty — a field or skill someone is particularly good at.

NounNa-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

私は歴史が得意で、地理は苦手だ。

I'm good at history, but weak at geography.

母の得意料理はカレーライスだ。

My mother's specialty dish is curry rice.

面接では得意分野をアピールするといい。

It's good to highlight your strengths during a job interview.

3A regular customer or client with an ongoing business relationship with a shop or company.

Noun

Examples

その店には昔からの得意が何人もいる。

That shop has several long-standing regular customers.

新商品はまず得意先に紹介した。

We introduced the new product to our regular clients first.

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