Japanese

ける

うける
Meaning: to receive, to take (exam), to undergo, to accept
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 受ける 受けない
Polite 受けます 受けません
Past 受けた 受けなかった
Polite + Past 受けました 受けませんでした
Te-form 受けて 受けなくて
Potential 受けられる 受けられない
Passive 受けられる 受けられない
Causative 受けさせる 受けさせない
Imperative 受けろ 受けるな

Handwriting

受
け
る

Example sentences

I will take an exam next month.
彼の音楽は60年代のロックに影響を受けている。
His music is influenced by the rock of the 60s.
消防士たちは、毎日のように厳しい訓練を受けている。
Firefighters undergo strict training almost every day.
教授から熱心な指導を受けている。
I am receiving enthusiastic guidance from my professor.
誘いを受けたが、彼女は首を振って断った。
She was invited, but she shook her head and refused.
何のぼくを受けることもなく、無事に帰った。
He returned safely without being blamed for anything.
台風で建物が大きなダメージを受けた。
The building suffered major damage in the typhoon.
彼の細やかな気遣いに、皆が感銘を受けた。
Everyone was impressed by his meticulous thoughtfulness.
彼は同僚から嫌がらせを受けていた。
He was being harassed by his colleagues.
祖父は先週膝の手術を受け、今はリハビリに励んでいる。
My grandfather had knee surgery last week and is now working hard on his rehabilitation.

Usage Notes

Versatile verb with multiple meanings: to receive something given, to take/sit for an exam or test, to undergo treatment or experience, to accept or approve of something. The meaning depends heavily on context and what follows the verb.

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