HomeGrammarJLPT N4Nounをいただく (Noun wo itadaku)

Nounをいただく (Noun wo itadaku)

JLPT N4

Explanation

To receive or accept something politely; 'to receive', 'to get', 'to accept'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The Nounをいただく grammar point is used to express the action of receiving or accepting something in a polite or humble manner. The verb 'いただく' is a more respectful version of the verb 'もらう' (to receive), so using 'いただく' shows humility and respect towards the person who is giving you something.

Examples

Purezento wo itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.

Thank you for the gift that I received.

Sensei kara adobaisu wo itadakimashita.

I received advice from my teacher.

Kono koohii wo itadaite ii desu ka?

May I have this coffee?

Kaisha no joushi ni shoushin no oshirase wo itadakimashita.

I received a promotion notification from my boss at the company.

Practice

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