Nounをいただく (Noun wo itadaku)
Explanation
To receive or accept something politely; 'to receive', 'to get', 'to accept'.
Formation
Noun + を + いただく
Detailed Explanation
The Nounをいただく grammar point is used to express the action of receiving or accepting something in a polite or humble manner. The verb 'いただく' is a more respectful version of the verb 'もらう' (to receive), so using 'いただく' shows humility and respect towards the person who is giving you something.
Examples
プレゼントをいただきありがとうございます。
Purezento wo itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the gift that I received.
先生からアドバイスをいただきました。
Sensei kara adobaisu wo itadakimashita.
I received advice from my teacher.
このコーヒーをいただいていいですか?
Kono koohii wo itadaite ii desu ka?
May I have this coffee?
会社の上司に昇進のお知らせをいただきました。
Kaisha no joushi ni shoushin no oshirase wo itadakimashita.
I received a promotion notification from my boss at the company.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.