Structure
Verb[て] + 頂戴
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About ~て頂戴
て頂戴 is a phrase that is used to make a request of someone, normally someone who has a very close relationship with the speaker or someone who is in a social position below the speaker. It is formed by taking the て form of a verb and then attaching 頂戴, originally a humble word that can be used to mean 'receiving', 'eating' or 'drinking'.
Although 頂戴 can be used as a humble word in other contexts, when attached to the て form of a verb, this phrase is most often used informally, such as among family members. It is sometimes considered a more feminine version of てください.
Caution
Sometimes 頂戴 will be used with nouns or on its own as an informal demand, similar to 'gimme!' in English. This nuance will often be written in hiragana, not kanji, and can sound childish.
Fun Fact
When used as a humble word in more formal contexts, 頂戴 will normally be used as a する verb. This meaning is more likely to be written in kanji, not hiragana.
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むしろ先に答えを教えてちょうだい。
Rather, please tell me the answer first.
お母さん、そこのリモコンを、取ってちょうだい。
Mom, please pass the remote.
ついでに車の荷物を運んできてちょうだい。
While you’re at it, please carry the luggage from the car.
お兄ちゃん、腕が痛いから、代わりにカバンを持ってちょうだい。
Big brother, since my arm hurts, please carry the bag instead of me.
今忙しいんだから、私に構わないでちょうだい!
Since I’m busy right now, would you please stop bothering me!
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