もらう
Meanings
- to receive
- to get
- to obtain
- to have something done for me
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Explanation
もらう means to receive something or to obtain something from someone. It can also express getting someone to perform a action for you (receiving a favor). The focus is on the recipient receiving or benefiting from the other person. When you want to emphasize who gives, you use に or から with the giver, and the thing you receive comes with を. When you want to say you have someone do something for you, you use the て-form of the verb + もらう.
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Example sentences
I received a birthday present from a friend.
I got a new bicycle from my father.
I have the teacher give me homework.
I received a delicious cake from her.
Could you have me helped? / Could you have someone help me?
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