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JLPT N214画 · 14 strokesradical 禾freq #2300

harvest, obtain

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the ripe crops (禾) surround the farmhouse (郭), the joyful farmer celebrates the bountiful harvest.

About this kanji

The kanji 穫 primarily means "harvest" or "to obtain." It is mostly used in noun forms rather than as a verb, which makes it less common in everyday conversation. Some typical compound words include 収穫 (しゅうかく), meaning "harvest," which refers to the gathering of crops; 獲得 (かくとく), meaning "acquisition," often used when referring to obtaining skills or possessions; and 成果 (せいか), meaning "result," indicating the outcome of efforts or work. An important note is that while this kanji has no native readings, its use in compound words is key, making it essential for discussing agriculture and achievements.

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Example sentences

  • 今年の収穫は例年より良さそうだ。

    This year's harvest seems to be better than usual.

Meanings across languages

English
harvest, obtain
Tiếng Việt
thu hoạch, lấy được
日本語
収穫, 獲得
한국어
수확하다, 얻다
中文
收获, 获得
id
panen, mendapatkan
th
เก็บเกี่ยว, ได้รับ
es
cosecha, obtener
fr
récolte, obtenir
de
ernte, erhalten
pt
colheita, obter

Common compounds

  • 収穫しゅうかくharvest, crop
  • 獲得かくとくacquisition, gain
  • 成果せいかresult, achievement

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