This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

的を得る

Reading

Kana: まとをえる
Romaji: matowoeru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
v1
1

to be to the point; to be pertinent

Note: prob. originated as a misuse of 的を射る but now in common use
Note: colloquialism
See also: 的を射る

Kanji

Readings: テキ、 まと
Meanings: bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending
Readings: トク、 え.る、 う.る
Meanings: gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit