Noun もらう JLPT N4 Neutral

Formation

Noun + を + もらう

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'.

Example sentences

• 友達からプレゼントをもらいました。

  I received a gift from my friend.

  Tomodachi kara purezento wo moraimashita.

• 先生にアドバイスをもらいました。

  I got advice from my teacher.

  Sensei ni adobaisu wo moraimashita.

• お父さんからお小遣いをもらう。

  To receive an allowance from one's father.

  Otousan kara okozukai wo morau.

• 彼女に手紙をもらった。

  I got a letter from her.

  Kanojo ni tegami wo moratta.

Receiving (Benefactive Register)

• ～に もらいます JLPT N5
• Nounをいただく JLPT N4
• ～から もらいます JLPT N5