Nounをいただく

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Nounをいただく

Noun wo itadaku

Receiving something in a humble manner

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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.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + を + いただく
NounThe object that is received.
Examples: プレゼント (gift), アドバイス (advice)
をObject marker particle used to indicate the direct object of a verb.
Examples:
いただくA humble expression for receiving something, showing respect and humility.
Examples: いただきました (received), いただきます (will receive)

Examples

Example 1
プレゼントをいただきありがとうございます。
Purezento wo itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the gift that I received.
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Example 2
先生からアドバイスをいただきました。
Sensei kara adobaisu wo itadakimashita.
I received advice from my teacher.
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Example 3
このコーヒーをいただいていいですか？
Kono koohii wo itadaite ii desu ka?
May I have this coffee?
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Example 4
会社の上司に昇進のお知らせをいただきました。
Kaisha no joushi ni shoushin no oshirase wo itadakimashita.
I received a promotion notification from my boss at the company.
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