もらう
JLPT Level: N5
Meanings
to receive
to get
to obtain
to have something done for me
Usage
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)
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.
友達に誕生日プレゼントをもらった。
ともだちにたんじょうび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。
ちちにあたらしいじてんしゃをもらいました。
I got a new bicycle from my father.
先生に宿題を出してもらう。
せんせいにしゅくだいをだしてもらう。
I have the teacher give me homework.
彼女から美味しいケーキをもらった。
かのじょからおい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？
わたしにてつだいをしてもらえる？
Could you have me helped? / Could you have someone help me?