Illustration: At the wrapping counter of a neighborhood confectionery shop, a customer presents a box of sweets and points to a displayed bow matching the ribbon they want. The attendant inclines her head respectfully and receives the box with both hands, her attentive gaze following the customer’s gesture.

JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

承うけたまわる

uketamawaru

to take (an order or request)

A humble expression used when serving someone. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

ご注文ちゅうもんを承うけたまわりましょうか。
May I take your order?
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ご用件ようけんをうけたまわりましょうか。
May I help you?
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ご伝言でんごんを承うけたまわります。
May I take a message for him?
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Kanji in 承

承receive; acceptOnショウ・ジョウKunうけたまわる・うける

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