受ける

うける

To take, receive, accept

N4verb·ukeru

How to remember it

受 (receive) — like catching a ball passed to you.

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.

  • 彼の提案を受け入れました。

    かれのていあんをうけいれました。

    We accepted his proposal.

Usage

Use for taking exams/interviews; distinct from もらう (be given).

Related words

受付受け取る試験予約

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