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

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

  • Thank you for the gift that I received.

    Purezento wo itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.

  • I received advice from my teacher.

    Sensei kara adobaisu wo itadakimashita.

  • May I have this coffee?

    Kono koohii wo itadaite ii desu ka?

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

    Kaisha no joushi ni shoushin no oshirase wo itadakimashita.

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