See how 受ける works with services, information and exams in everyday Japanese.
The idea
受ける is an ichidan verb. Mark what is received or undergone with を; a source can take から. Remove る to form 受けます and 受けて. 試験を受ける means to take an exam.
| Dictionary form | Polite non-past | Polite negative | Polite past | て form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 受ける | 受けます | 受けません | 受けました | 受けて |
Examples
- 私は先生からアドバイスを受けました。I received advice from my teacher.
- 来月、日本語の試験を受けます。I will take a Japanese exam next month.
- 昨日、病院で検査を受けました。Yesterday I underwent an examination at the hospital.
- 兄は会社で研修を受けています。My older brother is undergoing training at his company.
- 申し込みを受けて、メールを送りました。After receiving the application, I sent an email.
- 今日は授業を受けません。I will not attend class today.
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Watch out
Do not interpret every use as receiving a physical gift: 授業を受ける means to attend a class. For a gift from someone, もらう often focuses on the recipient and giver.
Try it yourself
＿。（受ける→ます）
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受けます
受けます is the polite non-past: remove る and add ます.
＿。（受ける→て）
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受けて
受けて is the て form of this ichidan verb: replace る with て.
昨日、試験を＿。（受けました／受けません）
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受けました
受けました fits because the speaker took an exam; 試験 takes を.
Practice round
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＿。（受ける→ます）
＿。（受ける→て）
昨日、試験を＿。（受けました／受けません）
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Describe an exam you will take and advice you received, using を for each object.