賜たまわる

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

receive; be granted; be honored with

Humble expression (kenjōgo) used when the speaker receives something from a superior, such as a gift, award, or permission. The subject is the speaker or someone in the speaker's in-group.

• 社しゃ長ちょうからお言こと葉ばを賜たまわりました。

  I received words of wisdom from the company president.

• この賞しょうを賜たまわり、大たい変へん光こう栄えいに存ぞんじます。

  I am deeply honored to receive this award.

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

give; bestow; confer

Honorific expression (sonkeigo) used when a superior gives something to the speaker or a third party. The subject is the person of higher status. Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts.

• 陛へい下かが勲くん章しょうを賜たまわった。

  His Majesty bestowed a medal.

• 先せん生せいがご指し導どうを賜たまわりました。

  The teacher gave us guidance. (honorific)