突然の知らせに、彼は大きなショックを受けた。
He was greatly shocked by the sudden news.
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Example sentences
来月試験を受ける
I will take an exam next month.
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.
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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