noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A feeling of pleased satisfaction or pride, often from success or praise. Common in expressions like 得意になる (become proud/pleased with oneself) and 得意げ (looking pleased).
He's feeling proud after passing the exam.
She showed me her new car with a pleased look.
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
strong point; forte; specialty
Something one is good at or skilled in. Often used as 得意な (good at) or 得意分野 (area of expertise).
Cooking is one of my strong points.
He is good at math.
regular customer; regular client; patron
A customer who frequently uses a particular shop or service. Often used in business contexts.
That shop has many regular customers.
He is a long-standing client.
He's good at cooking.
He became pleased with himself after everyone praised him.
This shop has a lot of regular customers.
This athlete specializes in long-distance running.
She proudly showed off her new shoes.
得意 emphasizes a personal strong point or specialty, whereas 堪能 focuses on objective high proficiency in a skill like a language.
得意 highlights a skill one is proud of or confident in, while 達者 simply describes practical proficiency at something.
得意 describes a satisfied, self-congratulatory feeling of accomplishment, whereas 誇らしい focuses on the emotion of pride itself, positive or arrogant.
得意 refers to something a person is personally skilled at or proud of, while 強み more broadly describes an inherent advantage of a person, group, or thing.
強い in the 〜に強い pattern means skilled or knowledgeable at something, while 得意 more directly means one's forte or specialty, often with pride.
得意 highlights something as a person's particular strong point or specialty, while 出来る just states that they are able to do it.
お株 (from 株) specifically names a person's characteristic specialty, often with a teasing tone, while 得意 is the plain, general word for a strong point.
得意 means being good at something or one's strong suit, while 専門 refers to a recognized field of study or work rather than mere skill.
triumphant air; smugness
valued customer; prime client; good customer