いただく
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 頂く
to receive; to get; to accept; to take
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Godan verb (-ku), Transitive
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to buyHumble- to eat; to drinkHumblePolite
- to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head); to have (on top)
- to have (as one's leader); to live under (a ruler); to install (a president)
Auxiliary verb, Godan verb (-ku)
to get someone to do somethingHumble
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | いただく | いただきます |
| Negative | いただかない | いただきません |
| Past | いただいた | いただきました |
| Past negative | いただかなかった | いただきませんでした |
| Te-form | いただいて |
|---|---|
| Potential | いただける |
| Passive | いただかれる |
| Causative | いただかせる |
| Volitional | いただこう |
| Imperative | いただけ |
| Conditional (ば) | いただけば |
| Conditional (たら) | いただいたら |
Example sentences
ワインをいただきます。
We'd like to have some wine.
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We have this game on ice.
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I'll take this umbrella.
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I am going to get that sucker.
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Do you mind opening the window?
More examples (10)
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We see a snow-capped mountain.
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I'd like to see the doctor.
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I'd like to have a medical examination.
気にかけていただいてどうも。
I appreciate your concern.
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Do you have a reservation?
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Thank you very much for attending.
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Thank you for your assistance.
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I'd like a glass of water, please.
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I'd like to be paid the balance in change.
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I would like this book.