Translation of Japanese word "もらう" to English
もらう
もらう
[morau]
IPA: /morau/
Meaning
VerbTo be given, sent, or paid something.
How to use
もらう (morau) — 'to receive (from someone)'. Group 1. プレゼントをもらった — I received a present. Used in 〜てもらう — have someone do ~ for you.
🇬🇧 English
to receive
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: もらう
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もらう
Romaji Transcription: morau
Example Sentences
彼は私に本をもらう。
かれはわたしにほんをもらう。
He gave me a book.
彼女は私に花をもらう。
かのじょはわたしにはなをもらう。
She gave me flowers.
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Common phrases
- 〜てもらう— to have ~ done (by someone else)
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Frequency rank: #292 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "もらう" mean?▼
The Japanese word "もらう" means "to receive" in English.
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The word "もらう" is read as "もらう" (morau). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When receiving something, use polite language.".
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