JLPT N3 Intermediate
受け取る
To physically receive an item or to interpret a meaning.
Readings
Other forms
受け取ります polite form
受け取って te-form
受け取った plain past
受け取れる potential form
受取る alternative kanji
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Receive / To Get
Describes the act of physically taking possession of an object that has been handed over or delivered.
Example
荷物 を 受け取ったら 、 ここ に サイン を お願いし ます 。
Once you receive the package, please sign here.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Interpret / To Take it as
Refers to the mental process of interpreting remarks, attitudes, or situations in a specific manner.
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