Vocabulary

What does もらう (morau) mean?

もらう means to receive, to be given (by someone).

Quick facts
Readingもらう
Romajimorau
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
もらう
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmorau

to receive, to be given (by someone)

Example sentences

  • I received a letter from a friend.

  • My mother gave me a new bag.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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