Meaning

Primary

To Receive Something

Alternatives

To Get Something From Someone, To Be Given Something

Word Type

godan verb, transitive verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means receive, making this to receive something, or alternatively, to get something from someone or to be given something.

Reading

もらう
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned that reading with the kanji, so you should be good to go here!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • お金を貰う

    to receive money

    アドバイスを貰う

    to receive advice

    元気を貰う

    to receive energy

Context Sentences

大人は仕事をしてお金を貰うんでしょ?

Adults work and receive money, right?

プレゼントにネックレスを貰いました。

I received a necklace as a gift.

あなたの笑顔にはいつも元気を貰います。

I always get energy from your smile.

これについてアドバイスを貰えませんか?

Could I receive some advice about this?

Kanji Composition