Meaning

Primary

To Be Granted

Alternatives

To Receive, To Be Bestowed With

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji means grant, but here you're on the receiving end. That's why this verb vocab version means to be granted or to receive.

賜る is a very formal and humble way to talk about being given something. It's used when the speaker wants to place themselves below the giver and show them the utmost respect. You'll see it in things like official speeches, customer service language, or written notices.

Reading

たまわる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Rejoice, for you have been granted a word with an easy reading!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ご協力を賜る

    to be granted cooperation

    ご支援を賜る

    to be granted support

    ご意見を賜る

    to receive opinions

    ご理解を賜る

    to receive understanding

Context Sentences

このような機会を賜り、誠に光栄に存じます。

It is a great honor to be afforded such an opportunity.

多大なるご協力を賜り、心より感謝申し上げます。

We sincerely express our heartfelt gratitude for your tremendous cooperation.

社長より直々に貴重なお言葉を賜りましたので、ここにご紹介させていただきます。

I had the rare honor of receiving some remarks directly from our president, and I would like to share them with you here.

日頃よりご高配を賜り、厚く御礼申し上げます。

We humbly offer our deep thanks for the kind consideration you always afford us.

Kanji Composition