noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
acquisition; obtaining; securing
Used for gaining something through effort, such as rights, qualifications, data, or support. Often appears in formal, business, or news contexts.
彼は新しい資格を獲得した。
He obtained a new qualification.
The company is aiming to acquire market share.
選挙で過半数の議席を獲得した。
They secured a majority of seats in the election.