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
Kanji used
top of
Pitch accent
ただく
Top 1600
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
to have the privilege of doing
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
Examples (26 in total)
May I have a napkin, please?
Can you give me this one, please?
I've had coffee already.
Can I get something to eat?
I'd like a glass of wine.
I'd appreciate it if you could give me some advice.
Excuse me, may I have a spoon?
Could you please get me a taxi?
I have had more than enough.
I'd like to have cheesecake for dessert.
Do I have to leave a deposit?
Could you tell me your cell phone number, please?
I've had enough, thank you.
Would you give me something cold to drink?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Could you fix my flat tire?
I would like you to assist me with my gardening.
Can you show me the way to the aquarium?
Could you tell me the way to Tokyo Tower?
We had a few glasses of sangria.
We are very happy to have received a message from you.
Could you tell me something about your school?
"Will you have some more coffee?" "No, thanks. I've had enough."
All you have to do is fill in the blanks below.
I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful present.