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能力獲得
nōryoku kakutoku
skill acquisition
新しいプログラミング言語を学ぶことで、さまざまな能力を獲得することができます。
By learning a new programming language, you can acquire various skills.
formal
The process of gaining or developing new abilities through learning or experience.
教育心理学の研究では、能力獲得のメカニズムが重要なテーマとされています。
In educational psychology research, the mechanisms of skill acquisition are considered an important topic.
Often used in contexts involving education, training, or personal development.
Business
formal
The acquisition of specific competencies required for a job or task.
当社では、社員の能力獲得を支援するための研修プログラムを実施しています。
Our company implements training programs to support employees' acquisition of skills.
Common in corporate or organizational settings.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 習得 (shūtoku)
While 能力獲得 emphasizes the outcome (acquired ability), 習得 focuses more on the process of mastering a skill or knowledge. Example: プログラミングの習得 (learning programming) vs. プログラミングの能力獲得 (acquiring programming skills).
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 能力獲得 when emphasizing the result of gaining a new ability, especially in formal or academic contexts. For informal or general learning, 習得 or 学ぶ may be more natural.
Word Origin
The term combines 能力 (nōryoku, 'ability/skill') and 獲得 (kakutoku, 'acquisition/gain'). 能力 originates from Middle Chinese 能 (neng, 'ability') + 力 (li, 'power'), while 獲得 is a Sino-Japanese compound from 中 (zhong, 'middle') + 得 (de, 'gain') via Middle Chinese.
Usage Notes
Used in both academic and practical contexts. In psychology, it often refers to cognitive or motor skill development, while in business, it may focus on professional competencies. The phrase is typically written in kanji and hiragana as のうりょくかくとく.
Word Breakdown
能力
ability/skill
noun獲得
acquisition
noun和英辞典