いただ
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, く, transitive)
Humble
Usually written in kana
1. to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to buy
2. to eat; to drink
3. to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head); to have (on top)
orig. meaning
4. to have (as one's leader); to live under (a ruler); to install (a president)
Auxiliary verb (5-dan, く)
Humble
Usually written in kana
5. to get somebody to do something
follows a verb in "-te" form
Pitch accent
ただく
Top 400
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
to have the privilege of doing
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
Examples (200 in total)
May I have the key?
Could you get me some tea?
May I have the menu, please?
Would you introduce yourself?
Could I have a spoon?
Could we have a fork?
Can I have a paper bag?
Could you take our picture?
Could I get some water, please?
Can you order it for me?
May I have a receipt?
Could you show me another one?
Would you let me think about it for a while?
Please change my room?
Will you please go there?
Could you open the window?
Would you please open the door?
Would you mind repeating the question?
I would be happy to do so.
Excuse me, but can you help me?
We'll be happy to cooperate.
I'd be happy to sing for you.
Thank you, I've had enough.
Would you like to dance with me?
Would you please show me that skirt?
Would you please take off your shoes?
Could you draw a map for me?
Can you deliver it to my house?
I'd like a cup of tea.
We've already had lunch.
Thank you for your assistance.
Could I get your autograph?
May I have a pillow and a blanket, please?
Can I have some more milk?
Can you tell me your address?
I'd like to have cake for dessert.
Thank you for your time.
Did you enjoy the performance?
I appreciate your cooperation.
Could I please have a glass of water?
Would you please write with a ballpoint pen?
Would you please turn on the air conditioner?
I don't feel well. Could you give me some medicine?
Will you show me your passport, please?
Excuse me, but could you do me a favor?
Could I have a slice of cheesecake?
Can you pay me in advance?
Will you show me a map of the world?
I'd like you to have a blood test.
Would you mind coming with me?
Could you give me your name?
Could you speak more slowly?
Could you read this for me?
I'd like you to come with us.
Would you please wait for a few minutes?
Could you open the car window?
Could you please be quiet? I'm trying to study.
Could I use your desk?
I appreciate your suggestion.
Could you please wait a minute?
Could you please turn off the TV?
Would you be kind enough to tell me the truth?
Could I borrow your car?
Thank you for teaching me so many things.
Will you guide me around the city?
Can you please close that window?
Can you recommend a good camera?
Thank you for inviting me.
Could you press this button?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Could you tell me all the details?
May I have a sip of your coffee?
I usually have lunch here.
Will you give me something cold to drink?
Could you please tell me your height and weight?
Could I have another glass of beer?
Excuse me, but could you lend me a pen?
Could you give me some advice?
Thank you for your consideration.
Would you mind wrapping it up as a gift?
Could you call me tonight, please?
You may talk as much as you like.
I appreciate you stopping by.
Waiter, please bring me some water.
Would you like to come in for an interview next week?
Could you translate this sentence?
I appreciate you coming here.
I would take this brown tie.
Could you help me when I move?
May I ask you to send this to New York?
Could you bring me a pillow and blanket, please?
Would you please lend me your dictionary?
Would you mind turning down the music?
Can you tell me where the subway entrance is?
Would you please call him back later?
Could you tell me something about Tom?
Would you please come again later?
I'd like to take a couple of days off next week.
Thank you for your help, all of you.
Will you please look over my composition?
Could you call again later, please?
Excuse me, could you please show me your driving licence?
Thank you very much for your understanding.
Could you tell me how to get there?
Would you tell me when to get off?
Please open the window a little?
I am much obliged to you for your help.
Could you tell me your name again?
Could you please speak a little bit more slowly?
Could you do this instead of me?
Thank you all for participating.
I'd like to take advantage of this opportunity.
Excuse me, but may I use your telephone?
Could you please delete this picture?
There's something I'd like you to take a look at.
Should I have asked your permission?
Could you help me solve this problem?
Would you please not leave the door open?
Thank you for reading to the end.
Could you tell me the way to the station, please?
If you could wait a little longer, I would appreciate it.
Would you carry this up to the second floor for me?
You can use the hotel's swimming pool.
Please turn out the lights when you leave.
Whatever you pick is fine.
Would you mind coming earlier next time?
I will be happy to attend your party.
Can you wait about an hour?
Would you write your name in my notebook?
At what time would you be able to come to us tomorrow?
Thank you very much for your time.
"Will you have another slice of pie?" "Yes, please."
"Would you like any more?" "No, I've had enough."
I'd be very grateful if you'd help me.
I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible.
Will you exchange this sweater for a larger one?
I hope you like Egyptian food.
Will you please help me carry this suitcase?
Excuse me, would you mind turning the AC down a little?
Thank you for your interest in our company.
Could you please pull the weeds and water the flowers?
Could you tell me what to put here?
Can you tell me where the nearest antique shop is?
Could you please tell me why you love her?
Would you please look after my dog tomorrow?
Will you please explain to me the exact meaning of the word?
Can you try this number again?
This service is temporarily out of order.
I wish to say a word of apology.
Would you promise to keep in touch with me?
I hope you will correct the situation immediately.
May I exchange this shirt for a smaller size?
I would appreciate it if you could agree to my plan.
Would you be kind enough to explain it to me?
I will be very grateful if you can send us even a small tidbit of information.
May I be excused from tomorrow's class?
Could you give me your name and phone number?
Can you write your name here?
Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the bus stop?
I deeply appreciate your coming all the way.
Thanks very much for having me to dinner the other night.
Can you tell me how to get to the nearest station?
Can you give me directions to the subway station?
Could you tell me how to get to the ballpark?
Could you put my name on the waiting list?
At this restaurant, you eat spaghetti with chopsticks.
Could I ask you to drive him to the hospital?
Could you please tell me where the nearest church is?
It would be great if you could join us for dinner.
Can you identify which coat is yours?
Could you elaborate on your new theory?
Would you lend me the latest issue of the magazine?
Would you please check this matter with your bank?
Can you tell me where the nearest zoo is?
Can you give me a ride to the office on Wednesday?
Our policy is to satisfy our customers.
Can you tell me where the nearest pay phone is?
Could you tell me how to get to Park Street from here?
If you permit me to speak, I can explain everything.
Would you please send me a brochure and price information?
This video is not available in your region.
Would you please let me know when it would be convenient for us to meet?
We will put this matter on hold until he replies tomorrow.
Can you tell me where the nearest hotel service phone is?
I'd like you to come at nine.
Could you spare me a few minutes?
Did you like Boston?
Let's break off for half an hour and have some coffee.
I've already had two coffees.
Could I please have one more can of beer?
Would you mind calling him to the phone?
We would appreciate it if you would contact Mr. Hirose.
Can you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Would you mind taking a picture of us?
Can you spare me a few minutes of your valuable time?
Here, this is a Japanese souvenir. I hope you like it.
Would you mind waiting another ten minutes?
You may join if you are 13 or older.
We have a visitor right now. Would you mind waiting for a while?
Would you please pick me up at the hotel on Friday July 11th at 10:00 a.m.?