Explanation
To receive or get something from someone; 'to receive', 'to get'.
Formation
Noun + を + もらう
Detailed explanation
The もらう (morau) grammar point is used to express the action of receiving or getting something from someone. It usually emphasizes that the action was done for you or you were the beneficiary of the action. The formation requires a noun followed by the particle を (wo) before 'もらう'.
Examples
友達からプレゼントをもらいました。
Tomodachi kara purezento wo moraimashita.
I received a gift from my friend.
先生にアドバイスをもらいました。
Sensei ni adobaisu wo moraimashita.
I got advice from my teacher.
お父さんからお小遣いをもらう。
Otousan kara okozukai wo morau.
To receive an allowance from one's father.
彼女に手紙をもらった。
Kanojo ni tegami wo moratta.
I got a letter from her.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.