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いただく
itadaku
Description
「いただく」は「もらう」「食べる」「飲む」のとても丁寧な言い方です。
"いただく" is a very polite way to say "receive," "eat," or "drink."
食事の前に「いただきます」と言ったり、人に何かをしてもらうときにも使います。
You say "いただきます" before meals and also use it when someone does something for you.
Meanings
いただくitadaku
to receive (humble form of morau)
先生からプレゼントをいただきました。
I received a present from the teacher.
いただくitadaku
to eat or drink (humble/polite)
コーヒーをいただいてもいいですか。
May I have some coffee?
いただくitadaku
to have someone do something (humbly)
少し待っていただけますか。
Could you wait a moment?
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Notes
- Etymology
originally 頂く "to place on one's head", showing respect by receiving something above oneself.
- Nuance
humble (kenjougo) — lowers the speaker; use くださる when the other person acts for you.
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