頂戴(ちょうだい)する

ちょうだいする
verb (suru)
to receive (humble)
1. to receive; to accept (humble)
A humble expression for receiving something from someone of higher status. Shows respect by lowering oneself.
お名刺(めいし)を頂戴(ちょうだい)できますか。
May I have your business card?
ありがたく頂戴(ちょうだい)いたします。
I gratefully accept.
少々(しょうしょう)お時間(じかん)を頂戴(ちょうだい)したいのですが。
I would like to have a little of your time.

頂戴(ちょうだい)する is a humble verb (謙譲語(けんじょうご)) for receiving.

KEIGO LEVEL:
This is a very formal humble expression, commonly used in business settings.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 頂戴(ちょうだい)いたします: I will receive (very humble)
  • お時間(じかん)を頂戴(ちょうだい)する: to take someone's time
  • ご意見(いけん)を頂戴(ちょうだい)する: to receive opinions

INFORMAL USAGE:
頂戴(ちょうだい) alone (without する) is used casually, especially by children or women, meaning "give me please."

Related Words

Keigo: もらう (plain form)
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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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