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JLPT N3 Grammar

ていただく

N3Other

N3 · Other · te-form verb + いただく

Meaning

humbly receive someone's action

Structure

te-form verb + いただく

Explanation

ていただく is the humble form of てもらう and means receiving someone's action for the speaker's side.

Usage

It is common in requests, thanks, and formal explanations.

Example

先生に作文を添削していただきました。

I had my teacher correct my composition.

Common Mistake

Do not use it for actions you do for someone else.

Memory Tip

Memorize “te-form verb + いただく” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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Other uses with the same form

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ていただくN4

N4 · Other · te-form verb + いただく

humbly receive someone doing something for us

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