N5124/133

もらう

Noun/Verb (dictionary form) + を + もらうPerson に / から + Noun + を + もらうVerb-て-form + もらう (to have someone do something for me)

Meanings

  • to receive
  • to get
  • to obtain
  • to have something done for me

About this pattern

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

友達に誕生日プレゼントをもらった。

I received a birthday present from a friend.

父に新しい自転車をもらいました。

I got a new bicycle from my father.

先生に宿題を出してもらう。

I have the teacher give me homework.

彼女から美味しいケーキをもらった。

I received a delicious cake from her.

私に手伝いをしてもらえる?

Could you have me helped? / Could you have someone help me?