nidan verb with 'u' ending (archaic), suffix
can; be able to
Archaic suffix attached to the -masu stem of a verb to express potential. In modern Japanese, the potential form of the verb or ことができる is used instead. Still seen in formal or literary contexts.
古文では「読み得る」のように使われた。
In classical Japanese, it was used like 読み得る (can read).
「あり得る」は現代でも使われる。
あり得る (can happen/be possible) is still used today.
nidan verb with 'u' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Formal or literary transitive verb meaning to obtain something. In everyday speech, 得る (える) is more common. Often used in written language or formal contexts.
See also: 得る (える)
彼は努力によって成功を得た。
He achieved success through effort.
情報を得るために調査を行った。
We conducted an investigation to obtain information.