Meaning and Usage
"受取" (うけとり) primarily means "receipt" or "receiving" something, such as a package, payment, or document. It is a noun often used in formal or business contexts to refer to the act or instance of receiving.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "受取" in logistics (e.g., receiving parcels), finance (e.g., salary receipt), and official paperwork (e.g., receipt confirmation).
Collocations and Patterns
- 受取人 (うけとりにん): recipient, the person who receives something.
- 受取方法 (うけとりほうほう): method of receipt, such as cash, bank transfer, or in-person.
- 受取証 (うけとりしょう): receipt slip or proof of receipt.
Register and Politeness
"受取" is neutral to formal and commonly used in written and business Japanese. It is less common in casual spoken language where verbs like "もらう" or "受け取る" might be preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "受取" (noun) with the verb "受け取る" (to receive). Remember that "受取" is a noun and often appears in compound words or formal documents, while "受け取る" is the verb form used in everyday conversation.