Giving and receiving
~てもらう
have someone do ~ for me; receive the favour of ~
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How to form it
- Verb (て-form) + もらう
Register: Neutral
Explanation
Says that the speaker (or someone close to the speaker) receives the favour of an action from someone else.
The receiver is the subject and the giver is marked with に. It can sound a little more neutral than てくれる, which stresses the giver's kindness.
Examples
友達に、日本語を教えてもらった。
ともだちに、にほんごをおしえてもらった。
I had my friend teach me Japanese.
先生に、作文を直してもらいました。
せんせいに、さくぶんをなおしてもらいました。
I had my teacher correct my composition.
駅まで、車で送ってもらった。
えきまで、くるまでおくってもらった。
I was given a ride to the station.
兄に、パソコンを買ってもらった。
あにに、パソコンをかってもらった。
My older brother bought me a computer.
Compare with
Common mistakes
- Marking the giver with が instead of に.