receive in Japanese
receive in Japanese is 頂く, 受け取る, 受ける — receive means to be given, sent, or handed something.
receive in Japanese
頂く
Pronounced: itadaku
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
受け取る
Pronounced: uketoru
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
受ける
Pronounced: ukeru
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
貰う
Pronounced: morau
(transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
受け取る
Pronounced: uketoru
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
頂く
Pronounced: itadaku
(sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.
What does "receive" mean?
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verb To be given, sent, or handed something.
"Every guest will receive a small gift when they leave the party."
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verb To welcome guests or visitors formally.
"The headteacher received the visiting inspectors in her office with tea and biscuits."
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verb To pick up a broadcast or transmitted signal.
"Out in the hills, our phones can hardly receive any signal."
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verb To take goods knowing they were stolen.
"The shopkeeper was arrested for knowingly receiving goods taken from a warehouse."
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receive in a sentence
- Every guest will receive a small gift when they leave the party.
- She received a package from her sister this morning.
- The headteacher received the visiting inspectors in her office with tea and biscuits.
- The mayor received the delegation in the town hall's grand reception room.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "receive" in Japanese?
"receive" in Japanese is 頂く, 受け取る, 受ける. receive means: To be given, sent, or handed something.
How do you pronounce 頂く?
"receive" in Japanese is 頂く, pronounced "itadaku".
How do you use "receive" in a sentence?
Example: "Every guest will receive a small gift when they leave the party." In Japanese, "receive" is 頂く, 受け取る, 受ける.
Are there other ways to say "receive" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "receive": 頂く, 受け取る, 受ける, 貰う.
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