彼はプレゼントをもらって、とても喜んでいた。
He was very happy to receive the gift.
Japanese
もらう
もらう
Meaning: to receive, to get, to be given
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I received a letter from a friend.
彼はうわで酒を飲ませてもらった。
He was treated to sake for free.
助けてもらったお礼に、お菓子を差し上げた。
As a token of gratitude for the help, I gave some sweets.
親から留学の許可をもらった。
I received permission from my parents to study abroad.
妹は誕生日に綺麗なフランス人形をもらった。
My younger sister received a beautiful French doll for her birthday.
誕生日に友達からプレゼントをもらいました。
I received a present from a friend on my birthday.
両親を説得して、留学を認めてもらった。
I persuaded my parents and got them to approve my study abroad.
ドレスの裾が少し長すぎたので、直してもらいました。
The hem of the dress was a bit too long, so I had it fixed.
疲れたので、肩を揉んでもらった。
Since I was tired, I had my shoulders massaged.
Usage Notes
Used when receiving something from someone. The giver is marked with から or に. More humble than 受け取る. Also used as auxiliary verb for receiving favor of an action.
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