No. 162 in Japanese
受け
"受け" (uke) means "reception," "acceptance," or "receiver," depending on context.
In a sentence
彼の冗談はみんなに受けた。
His joke was well-received by everyone.
The word "受けた" here means "was well-received," showing acceptance or positive reception.
荷物を受け取る必要があります。
You need to receive the package.
"受け取る" directly translates to "receive," indicating the act of taking or being given something.
私たちは申し出を受け入れた。
We accepted the offer.
"受け入れた" means "accepted," relating to agreeing to or consenting to something offered.
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