得意

• 読み: とくい
• ローマ字: tokui
• 漢字の分解: 得 (toku) — gain, obtain; 意 (i) — mind, intention
• 発音: /to.kɯ.i/

意味

Good at; skilled in; proud; triumphant. Describes proficiency in something or a feeling of pride.

A na-adjective with two main senses: (1) being skilled or proficient — 料理が得意だ (good at cooking), and (2) feeling proud or triumphant — 得意な顔 (a proud/smug face). The opposite is 苦手 (nigate, poor at). Also used as a noun meaning 'forte' or 'specialty.' Very common in self-introductions and everyday conversation.

例文

1. 私は数学が得意で英語は苦手だ。
2. 彼は得意そうにテストの結果を見せた。
3. 得意料理はカレーライスです。

使い方ガイド

場面: self-introduction, school, daily life

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

Compound of 得 (toku, to gain/obtain) and 意 (i, mind/intention). Together, 'gained confidence' — having mastered something to the point of pride.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal