Nounをいただく JLPT N4 Polite
Noun wo itadaku
To receive or accept something politely; 'to receive', 'to get', 'to accept'.
Humble/polite - lowers the speaker relative to the giver; used with someone of higher status.
Formation
Noun + を + いただく
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.
Example sentences
プレゼントをいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for the gift that I received.
Purezento wo itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
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I received advice from my teacher.
Sensei kara adobaisu wo itadakimashita.
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May I have this coffee?
Kono koohii wo itadaite ii desu ka?
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I received a promotion notification from my boss at the company.
Kaisha no joushi ni shoushin no oshirase wo itadakimashita.