How to Say ‘Can receive / be given’ in Japanese
いただける
itadakeru
[ee-tah-dah-keh-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [いただける] is the potential form of humble [いただく]. It means "can receive" and sounds polite and grateful, often implying the gift comes from someone respected.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often builds gratitude right into the verb choice. Using [いただく] or [いただける] shows humility, a big cultural value in polite speech.
Phrase Breakdown
いただける
itadakeru
[ee-tah-dah-keh-roo]
can receive
A polite potential form meaning can receive; often humble and respectful.
助けをいただける。
I can receive help.
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