得意
とくい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
good at (one's own skill), proud
Examples
数学が得意です。
I'm good at math.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「得意」is an adjective meaning "good at (one's own skill), proud." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「得意」is read as「とくい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「得意」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「得意」mean in Japanese?+
「得意」means "good at (one's own skill), proud". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「得意」?+
「得意」is read as「とくい」.
Is 「得意」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「得意」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「得意」?+
数学が得意です。 — I'm good at math.
Practice 「得意」 with spaced repetition