受ける

受ける

うける

To take, to receive, to accept

N4verb·ukeru

How to remember it

The kanji 受 (receive) shows a hand accepting something offered.

Example sentences

  • 明日、試験を受けます。

    あした、しけんをうけます。

    I'll take an exam tomorrow.

  • 彼は影響を受けた。

    かれはえいきょうをうけた。

    He was influenced.

Usage

Takes を for exams and interviews; 受験 is the noun for taking a test.

Related words

受け取る受験受付面接

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