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てもらう

V-てもらうV-ていただく（polite）小さな置換形としての利用Noun + に + してもらう（丁寧な依頼や依存の表現として）

Meanings

to have someone do something for me
to get someone to do something for me
to receive a favor by someone’s action

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Explanation

The pattern V-てもらう is used when you receive a service or action from someone, usually implying gratitude or a favor done for you. The subject is the person who benefits, and the other person performs the action. It often conveys a casual to neutral tone; using いただく is more polite, and the construction with にしてもらう focuses on asking a specific person for a favor.

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Example sentences

先生に宿題を見てもらう。

I have the teacher check my homework.

友だちに写真を撮ってもらう。

I have a friend take a photo for me.

母に服を直してもらう。

I have my mother fix my clothes.

この資料を見てもらえますか。

Could you have a look at this document for me?

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