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もらう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もらう

貰う
Usually kana
Godan verb
Freq #112
1

Transitive verb

to receive; to take; to accept

Examples
それじゃ、僕はチキンをもらいましょう。
Well then, I'll have chicken.
2

Auxiliary verb; Follows a verb in "-te" form

to get someone to do something

Examples
あさって彼にここへ来てもらうつもりです。
I will have him come here the day after tomorrow.
3

Transitive verb

to have in one's pocket (a fight, match)

4

Transitive verb

to contract (a disease); to catch; to be affected

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 2441
Grade 9

Meanings

get
have
obtain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もら.う
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