WORD DETAIL
得策
とくさく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Spelling:
得策. Reading:とくさく. Core meaning: best course; wise move. - Basic usage: Representative examples:
雨の日は無理に出かけないほうが得策だ/今は結論を急がず情報を集めるのが得策だろう.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An advantageous course
得策だjudges a choice advantageous under present conditions. It does not necessarily mean the choice is morally right or guaranteed to succeed.

