頂いただく
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, く, transitive)
Humble
Usually written in kana
1. to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to buy
I received a letter from my teacher.
2. to eat; to drink
I'll have some too.
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 someone to do something
follows a verb in "-te" form
Could you please show it to me?
Kanji used
top of
Pitch accent
い
ただく
Top 1900
Used in vocabulary (5 in total)
to have the privilege of doing
to accept (something) with thanks
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
Examples (47 in total)
It would really help if I could have it.
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.
You will be paying me generously, I trust?
Excuse me, may I have a spoon?
We will now hear a few words of congratulations.
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 am grateful for the help you gave me.
I am humbled by your praise.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Could you fix my flat tire?
Thank you very much for your thoughtful present.
Then, could you please present the evidence?
I'm sorry, but we'll have to inspect the inside of the carriage.
I would like you to assist me with my gardening.
I am deeply moved that you have gone this far for me.
I am extremely grateful for your praise!
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.
I would like to receive treatment if possible.
We are very happy to have received a message from you.
I am grateful that you have set up such an occasion today.
It seems unlikely that fatigue from the previous day, etc., will be taken into consideration.
I was also hungry, so I decided to eat the food.
Then I'd like you to stop toying with people's hearts.
No, not at all. More importantly, thank you for coming today.
Thank you all very much for giving us your valuable time on this occasion.
Could you tell me something about your school?
If you don't mind, could you please show me that technique as well?
"Will you have some more coffee?" "No, thanks. I've had enough."
I think you will feel somewhat constrained for a while.
It is certainly late already, so I am grateful that you are willing to let me stay over.
I faithfully followed the instructions given in the letter I received from the king.
I handle various tasks on behalf of my busy master.
All you have to do is fill in the blanks below.
I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.