noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Humble expression for receiving something from a superior or in a formal context. Used as a noun or with する.
お土産を頂戴しました。
I received a souvenir (from someone).
ご連絡を頂戴し、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for your message (lit. for giving me the contact).
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
eating; drinking; having (humble)
Humble way to say 'eat' or 'drink', typically used when accepting food or drink offered by a superior.
では、遠慮なく頂戴します。
Well then, I'll help myself (lit. I will humbly receive/eat).
お茶を頂戴してもよろしいですか。
May I have some tea? (humble)
expression
please give me; please do for me
Familiar, often feminine request. Used as 〜をちょうだい (give me) or after the -te form of a verb (please do). Usually written in kana.
その本、ちょうだい。
Give me that book, please.
ちょっと手伝ってちょうだい。
Help me a little, please.