🇯🇵 How to say

“to receive” in Japanese

もらうもらう
Illustration of "to receive" in a Japanese cultural setting
A smiling young woman receives a small, beautifully wrapped gift box from her friend at a casual café table, the friend …

Usage note

The verb もらう is used from the perspective of the person who receives something. It often implies receiving something from someone else, showing a benefit to the receiver, and is common in everyday situations like getting gifts or help.

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