Translation and Meaning of: 受ける - ukeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 受ける (ukeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ukeru
Kana: うける
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: accomplish; to accept; catch (lesson, test, damage); pass by; to experiment; Take (for example, a ball); become popular.
Meaning in English: to undertake;to accept;to take (lesson test damage);to undergo;to experience;to catch (e.g. a ball);to become popular
Definition: Receive things and influences from other people.
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Explanation and Etymology - (受ける) ukeru
Etymology and Evolution of 「受ける」 (ukeru)
The word 「受ける」 (ukeru) is a Japanese verb that carries an essential meaning of receiving or accepting. The etymology of 「受ける」 is rooted in the kanji 「受」, which means "to receive" or "to accept." This kanji is composed of the elements 「又」, symbolizing a hand, and 「𠂊」, representing receiving something, together denoting the action of receiving something in hand or accepting.
Definition and Use of 「受ける」
In the Japanese language, 「受ける」 (ukeru) is a highly versatile term applicable to various situations. In everyday context, it can refer to receiving a physical object, such as a gift or letter. However, its use is broader, including the acceptance of ideas, feelings, or even exams and tests. This flexibility makes 「受ける」 indispensable in various social and professional aspects in Japan.
Historical and Social Context of 「受ける」
Historically, the verb 「受ける」 (ukeru) has evolved within Japanese society, acquiring various cultural connotations. In the academic domain, for example, 「受ける」 is used to indicate the acceptance of exams, being a crucial part of the Japanese educational assessment system. Furthermore, 「受ける」 also carries a social dimension, often used when someone understands or relates to a joke or trend, broadening its meaning to "find funny" or "love".
Verbal conjugation of 受ける
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 受ける (ukeru)
- 受ける - Present positive masu form
- 受けられる - Potential
- 受けた - Positive past
- 受けない - Negative present
- 受けたい - Shape of desire
- 受けて - Imperative form
Synonyms and similar words
- 受け取る (ukeru tooru) - Receive, receive something that was given
- 受け入れる (ukeireru) - Accept, acknowledge something
- 受け止める (uketomeru) - Stop something that is coming, absorb an idea or emotion.
- 受け継ぐ (uketsugu) - Inheritance, passing something from one generation to another
- 受け付ける (uketsukeru) - Receive or accept a request or application
- 受ける (ukeru) - Receiving can refer to experiences or treatment.
- 受けさせる (ukesasero) - Allow someone to receive or experience something.
- 受け身を取る (ukemi o toru) - Adopt a passive or defensive stance
- 受け流す (ukenagasu) - Divert or ignore a criticism or offense
- 受け容れる (ukeireru) - Accept, generally referring to something more in an emotional or spiritual sense.
Words related
hikiukeru
undertake; to assume; take over control; Be responsible; to guarantee; contract (disease)
moushikomu
request; make an application; propose (marriage); offer (mediation); make an opening (of peace); to challenge; lodge (objections); solicit (an interview); to sign; Reserve; Reserve
Words with the same pronunciation: うける ukeru
How to Write in Japanese - (受ける) ukeru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (受ける) ukeru:
Example Sentences - (受ける) ukeru
Below are some example sentences:
Ressun wo ukeru no wa tanoshii desu
Taking classes is fun.
It's fun to have lessons.
- レッスン (Ressun) - Aula
- を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
- 受ける (ukeru) - Receive, take
- のは (nowa) - Topic particle
- 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
- です (desu) - Termination particle
Dōtō no atsukai o ukeru kenri ga aru
Everyone has the right to receive equal treatment.
There is a right to be treated equally.
- 同等の - means "equal" or "equivalent".
- 扱い - means "treatment" or "way of dealing with something or someone".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 受ける - verb meaning "to receive".
- 権利 - means "right" or "privilege".
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- ある - verb that means "to exist" or "to have".
Onkei wo ukeru koto wa kouun na koto desu
Receiving blessings is a luck.
It is the luck to benefit.
- 恩恵 - benefit, grace
- を - direct object particle
- 受ける - receive, accept
- こと - verb noun
- は - topic particle
- 幸運 - luck, happiness
- な - adjective indicating state
- こと - verb noun
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Warumono wa itsuka mukui o ukeru
The bad guys will pay off someday.
- 悪者 (warumono) - It means "villain" or "evil person"
- は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
- いつか (itsuka) - It means "someday" or "at some point".
- 報い (mukui) - It means "reward" or "punishment"
- を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- 受ける (ukeru) - It means "receive" or "suffer"
Watashi wa sono shigoto o hikiukeru tsumori desu
I intend to take this work.
I will accept this work.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- その (sono) - demonstrative pronoun meaning "that"
- 仕事 (shigoto) - noun meaning "work"
- を (wo) - particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case "work"
- 引き受ける (hikiukeru) - verb meaning "to assume" or "to accept"
- つもり (tsumori) - expression that indicates the intention to do something
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb indicating a polite or respectful way of speaking
Batsu wo ukeru koto wa saketai desu
I want to avoid being punished.
- 罰を受ける - Receiving a punishment
- こと - Particle indicating that the previous word is a noun
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 避けたい - Want to avoid
- です - Particle indicating the formality of the sentence
Shinsatsu wo ukeru hitsuyou ga arimasu
You need to have an appointment.
- 診察 - medical appointment
- を - direct object particle
- 受ける - to receive
- 必要 - required
- が - subject particle
- あります - exist
Kougi wo ukeru koto wa taisetsu desu
It is important to attend classes.
It is important to give a lecture.
- 講義 - lecture, class
- を - direct object particle
- 受ける - receive, watch
- こと - thing, fact
- は - topic particle
- 大切 - important, valuable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Watashi wa ashita shujutsu o ukemasu
I will have surgery tomorrow.
I'm going to have surgery tomorrow.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 明日 (ashita) - adverb meaning "tomorrow"
- 手術 (shujutsu) - noun meaning "surgery"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 受けます (ukemasu) - verb meaning "to receive" or "to pass through"
Irai wo uketa shigoto wo zenryoku de konashimasu
I will do my best to do the job I have been given.
I will do my best to do the job I have been given.
- 依頼 - request, request
- を - direct object particle
- 受けた - received (past of the verb 受ける) receive
- 仕事 - work
- を - direct object particle
- 全力で - with all effort, with all strength
- こなします - accomplish, fulfill (verb こなす)
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