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JLPT N4 Polite

〜te itadaku

Used to express receiving someone's favor or help; 'to kindly do'.

Humble - receiving the favor of someone (usually higher-status) doing something.

Formation

Explanation

The ～ていただく grammar point is used to express that someone has kindly done a favor or provided help. It is a more polite and humble way of saying that you received someone's help. The formation is created by attaching the て-form of the verb + いただく.

Example sentences

  • Thank you for kindly sending the email.

    Meeru o okutte itadaite, arigatou gozaimasu.

  • You really helped me by carrying the luggage.

    Nimotsu o hakonde itadaite, tasukarimashita.

  • I would like you to kindly check the documents.

    Shiryou o chekku shite itadakitai desu.

  • The teacher kindly gave me advice.

    Sensei ni adobaisu o shite itadakimashita.

Benefactive Action (Doing X As A Favor)