〜てもらう

Formationて form + もらう

てもらう describes receiving an action from someone, usually because you asked. The person who does it takes に. Its potential form, てもらえますか, is one of the most useful ways to make a polite request.

Examples

〜てもらう is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. お医者いしゃさんに見みてもらいましたか。

   Did you go to see a doctor?

2. なるべくゆっくり話はなしてもらえますか。

   Could you speak as slowly as possible?

3. 友人ゆうじんにロビーで待まってもらってます。

   I have a friend waiting for me in the lobby.

4. 母ははにこのセーターをつくろってもらった。

   I had my mother mend this sweater.

5. ボリュームを下さげてもらえますか。

   Would you mind turning down the volume?