Japanese dictionary
How to say "get" in Japanese
もらうもらう · morau
"Get" has many meanings, so Japanese uses different words. To receive something is もらう (morau). To arrive is 着く (tsuku). To "get it" is わかる (wakaru).
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Ways to say "get" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| もらうもらう · morau | To get; to receive. |
| 手に入れるてにいれる · te ni ireru | To get; to obtain. |
| 着くつく · tsuku | To get to; to arrive. |
| わかるわかる · wakaru | To get it; to understand. |
How to use it
To get something you worked for or searched for is 手に入れる (te ni ireru).
"Get better" is よくなる (yoku naru), and "get tired" is 疲れる (tsukareru).
Example sentences
- 友だちからプレゼントをもらいました。Tomodachi kara purezento o moraimashita.I got a present from a friend.
- 何時に駅に着きますか。Nanji ni eki ni tsukimasu ka.What time will you get to the station?
- やっとチケットを手に入れました。Yatto chiketto o te ni iremashita.I finally got the tickets.
- なるほど、わかりました。Naruhodo, wakarimashita.I see, I get it.
- 日本語が少しずつよくなってきました。Nihongo ga sukoshi zutsu yoku natte kimashita.My Japanese is getting better little by little.
- 名刺をいただけますか。Meishi o itadakemasu ka.May I have your business card?
Questions
How do you say "get" as in receive in Japanese?
Use もらう (morau), or the humble いただく (itadaku) when receiving from someone senior.
How do you say "get to" a place in Japanese?
Use 着く (tsuku), as in 駅に着く (get to the station).
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