てもらう

JLPT Level: N4

Meanings

to have someone do something for me

to get someone to do something for me

to receive a favor by someone’s action

Usage

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）

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.

先生に宿題を見てもらう。

せんせいに　しゅくだいを　みてもらう。

I have the teacher check my homework.

友だちに写真を撮ってもらう。

ともだちにしゃしんをとってもらう。

I have a friend take a photo for me.

母に服を直してもらう。

ははに　ふくを　なおして　もらう。

I have my mother fix my clothes.

この資料を見てもらえますか。

このしりょうをみてもらえますか。

Could you have a look at this document for me?