JLPT N4 grammar
いただく — Meaning & Examples
Humble form of たべる/のむ. お茶をいただきます = I'll have tea (humbly).
Practice questions
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1. いただく is humble form of?
- たべる/のむ
- いう
- する
- みる
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Answer: たべる/のむ
いただく is humble for both eating and drinking: お茶をいただきます.
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This point is part of the “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N4 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does いただく mean?
Humble form of たべる/のむ. お茶をいただきます = I'll have tea (humbly).
Is いただく on the JLPT N4 test?
いただく is taught in the JLPT N4 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise いただく?
Open the “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N4 mock exams, with no ads.