Verb て もらう
Verb-te morau
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb-て form + もらう
Express receiving a favor or action from someone.
When to use
Neutral - the speaker receiving the favor of someone doing something.
Explanation
The Verb て もらう grammar point is used to express that the speaker or a third person receives a favor or action from someone else. It describes an action performed by someone for the benefit of the speaker or a third person, implying gratitude or request from the beneficiary.
Example sentences
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I had my friend help me with my homework.
Tomodachi ni shukudai o tetsudatte moratta.
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I had my mother clean my room.
Haha ni heya o souji shite moraimashita.
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I want him to carry my luggage for me.
Kare ni nimotsu o motte moraitai.
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Can I have the teacher answer my question?
Sensei ni shitsumon ni kotaete moraemasu ka?
Benefactive Action (Doing X As A Favor)
- Verb てあげるVerb te ageruN4Used to express doing something for someone; 'do something…
- Verb て くれるVerb-te kureruN4Expresses that someone does something for the speaker (or…
- Verb ていただく〜te itadakuN4Used to express receiving someone's favor or help; 'to…
- Verb て くださるVerb-te kudasaruN4Expresses gratitude for receiving someone's favor; 'to…
- Verb て + さしあげるVerb TE sashiageruN4A polite way to express giving or doing something for…
Corpus examples (60)
あの人の考え自体はしっかりしているのだが、なにせ説明がうまくできないため皆に受け入れてもらうチャンスはまずない。
Although the man's ideas are sound, because he can't express them well, he doesn't have a ghost of a chance of getting them accepted.
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I must request you to obey my orders.
これは、お前の体躯、護衛能力を考慮した上でのプランなのだ。是が非でもやってもらう。
This is a plan that takes into account your stature and your ability to guard. By all means do it for me.
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Brian gets his mother to do his homework.
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It's best to have one of the locals show you around.
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It's best to have one of the locals show you around.
どう思うって・・・それじゃあ忌憚のない意見を言わせてもらうけどね。
What do I think, you say ... well then, I'll give you my candid opinion.
君の意見を否定するようで話しにくいんだけど、率直に言わせてもらうよ。
It's hard to say this without sounding like I'm disagreeing with you, but let me be upfront about it.
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What would it cost to have this chair repaired?
この椅子を修理してもらうのにおいくらぐらいかかるのでしょうか。
What would it cost to have this chair repaired?
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Tom sat in the chair to have his picture taken.
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How about consulting a doctor and getting sedatives prescribed?
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She insisted that I should see the doctor.
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She admonished me that I should consult a doctor.
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She insisted on my seeing the doctor.
成長期で、元気のない子供は医者に手当してもらう必要があろう。
A growing child who is not full of beans probably needs medical attention.
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I will be seeing the doctor again next Friday.
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I am going to see the doctor this afternoon.
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It is necessary that you see a doctor.
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I don't like to have a doctor examine me.
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I think you should see a doctor.
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You ought to see a doctor.
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I'll consult a doctor as I have a bad cold.
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You should consult a doctor at once, George.
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I made an appointment to see the doctor at four o'clock.