的を得る

Reading

Kana: まとをえる

Romaji: matowoeru

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

的

Readings: テキ、 まと

Meanings: bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending

得

Readings: トク、 え.る、 う.る

Meanings: gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit