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修得
shūtoku
acquisition of skills/knowledge
彼女はプログラミングの技術を修得した。
She has acquired programming skills.
formal
The act of learning and mastering a skill or body of knowledge through study and practice.
この講座を受講すれば、データ分析の技術を修得できます。
By taking this course, you can acquire data analysis skills.
語学を修得するには時間と努力が必要だ。
Acquiring a language requires time and effort.
Used in academic, professional, or technical contexts to emphasize the active process of learning and internalizing knowledge.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 習得
While 習得 (shūtoku) can imply natural or gradual learning, 修得 emphasizes deliberate study and mastery, often through structured education or training. For example, 修得 is preferred when referring to completing a course or certification.
Gold Rule
Use in formal contexts
Use 修得 when describing the completion of a structured learning process, such as completing a course, certification, or training program. Avoid using it for casual or informal learning.
Word Origin
From 修 (shū, 'to study' or 'to repair') + 得 (toku, 'to obtain' or 'to acquire'). The compound emphasizes the active process of studying and gaining mastery, distinct from passive learning.
Usage Notes
More formal than 習得 (shūtoku), often used in educational or professional settings to describe the completion of a learning process. The verb form 修得する is common in academic or technical contexts.
Word Breakdown
修
to study or to repair
root得
to obtain or to acquire
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