もらう

How to remember it

Receiving moves toward you; someone does you a favor and you accept it.

Example sentences

• 友達にプレゼントをもらった。

  ともだちにぷれぜんとをもらった。

  I received a present from a friend.

• 先生に褒めてもらった。

  せんせいにほめてもらた。

  I was praised by the teacher.

Usage

Focus is on the receiver; ~てもらう means 'have someone do for me'.

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