〜てもらう
Formation
N4BenefactiveNeutral
Meaning
Indicates receiving an action or favor from someone else. It often implies a request or feelings of gratitude.
Note
Honorific version: 〜て頂く (いただく). Use when receiving a favor from a superior. '〜てもらえませんか' is more polite and hesitant/indirect than '〜てもらえますか'.
Examples
私は先生に日本語を教えてもらいました。
I had the teacher teach me Japanese.
友達に宿題を手伝ってもらった。
I had a friend help me with my homework.
母に新しい服を買ってもらいました。
I had my mother buy me some new clothes.
誰に日本語を教えてもらいましたか。
Who taught you Japanese?
この漢字の読み方を教えてもらえますか。
Can you teach me how to read this kanji?
来週のパーティー、手伝ってもらえませんか。
Could you please help me with next week's party?