N4verbte-formgiving-receiving

てもらう (te morau) - Have someone do

[Giver] + に + [Verb て] + もらう

Quick answer

[Giver] + に + [Verb て] + もらう means "Have someone do something for me". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Have someone do something for me

Explanation

てもらう expresses receiving a favor from someone.

Examples

友達に手伝ってもらいました。
ともだちにてつだってもらいました。
I had my friend help me.
先生に教えてもらいます。
せんせいにおしえてもらいます。
I have the teacher teach me.

Practice this grammar

[Giver] + に + [Verb て] + もらう

Which sentence correctly uses "てもらう (te morau) - Have someone do"?