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Kotomora

もらえる

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Meanings

1

ichidan verb

can receive; can get; can accept

usually written using kana alone

Potential form of もらう, meaning 'can receive' or 'can get'. Used when the speaker is able to obtain something from someone.

See also: もらう

2

ichidan verb, auxiliary verb

could you give me; would you; can you

usually written using kana alone

Auxiliary use after the -te form of a verb, often in polite requests such as 〜てもらえますか or 〜てもらえないか. Softens the request by asking if the listener can do the action for the speaker.

Usage patterns