受け取る

• Reading: うけとる
• Romaji: uketoru
• Kanji breakdown: 受 (ju/u) — receive, accept; 取 (shu/to) — take, fetch
• Pronunciation: /ɯ.ke.to.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To receive; to get; to accept. Actively taking something that is handed or sent to you.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb conjugating with the る row. A compound verb from 受ける (receive) and 取る (take). Used for physical items (荷物を受け取る = receive a package), money, and abstract things like messages. Also means to interpret (言葉を受け取る).

Examples

1. 友達から誕生日のプレゼントを受け取った。 I received a birthday present from my friend.
2. 郵便局で荷物を受け取ってきます。 I'm going to pick up a package at the post office.
3. メールを受け取りましたので確認します。 I received your email and will check it.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, post office, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound verb from 受ける (to receive) and 取る (to take). The combination reinforces the act of receiving — actively taking what is offered.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal