〜てもらう

N4

have someone do ~ for me

Formation

Verb て-form + もらう

Explanation

てもらう means receiving the favor of someone doing something for you. It focuses on the receiver's perspective and gratitude.

Examples

友達に手伝ってもらいました。
ともだちにてつだってもらいました。
I had my friend help me.
先生に説明してもらった。
せんせいにせつめいしてもらった。
I had the teacher explain it to me.

Common Mistakes

  • !に marks the person doing the favor for you

Related Grammar

〜てあげるdo ~ for someone〜てくれるsomeone does ~ for me〜て / 〜でte-form (connecting, requesting)
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