Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "いただく (itadaku)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
頂く
いただく (itadaku)
N4 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
いただく
いただく (itadaku)
N4 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "いただく (itadaku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 頂く (Level: N4): Translates to "to receive (humble form of もらう); to eat/drink (humble form of 食べる/飲む)" and is used when A humble verb. Used for receiving something from someone, or for eating/drinking something. Always refers to the speaker's action or something benefiting the speaker..
- いただく (Level: N4): Maps to "to receive (humble form of もらう); to eat/drink (humble form of 食べる/飲む)" and carries the nuance of Humble form of もらう.
Bilingual Context for "頂く"
先生に本を貸して頂きました。
I received the favor of the teacher lending me a book.
Bilingual Context for "いただく"
お客様からお土産をいただきました。
I received a souvenir from the customer.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "先生に本を貸して頂きました。" (Meaning: "I received the favor of the teacher lending me a book.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "頂く" is used for "to receive (humble form of もらう); to eat/drink (humble form of 食べる/飲む)" in the context: "I received the favor of the teacher lending me a book.".