harvest, obtain
On'yomi (音読み)
- カク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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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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