1
if you run after two hares you will catch neither
Other forms
二兎を追う者は一兎をも獲ず 【にとをおうものはいっとをもえず】 (search-only kanji form)
1
Nidan verb with 'u' ending (archaic) · suffix
to be able to ...;can ...
after the -masu stem of a verb
１５年間は満足しうる取り決めであった。
It was a satisfactory arrangement for fifteen years.
2
to get;to acquire;to obtain;to procure;to earn;to win;to gain;to secure;to attain
See also:
得る (うる)
彼との交際で得るところが多かった。
I benefited much from my association with him.
1
to get;to earn;to acquire;to procure;to gain;to secure;to attain;to obtain;to win
獲る esp. refers to catching wild game, etc.
１０チームが賞を得ようと争った。
Ten teams competed for the prize.
2
to understand;to comprehend
3
to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment);to get (ill)
Other forms
獲る 【える】