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Example

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> [1](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/entry_details.cfm?entry_id=51735&j=morae)
> "袋を貰えますか？ fukuro wo moraemasu ka?"
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> [2](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/index.cfm?j=itadakemasu%20&e=&search=Search%20%3E)
> "袋をいただけますか？ fukuro o itadakemasu ka?"

Both mean "Can I have a bag?". However, what is the difference between
itadakemasu and moraemasu?

moraemasu is [defined as to receive; to take; to
accept](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/entry_details.cfm?entry_id=51735&j=morae)
itadakemasu [has a similar
definition](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/index.cfm?j=itadakemasu%20&e=&search=Search%20%3E)

So what is the difference and what would be more natural?

Please refer to the examples in your answer.
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What's the difference between 貰えます (moraemasu) and いただけます (itadakemasu)? Which sounds more natural when talking about bags?
They are both natural. Which you should use depends on the situation.

**いただきます** is 敬語{けいご} which means that you only use it in situations talking
to someone who is clearly above you in social status or in situations where
being polite is a must - such as talking with a customer.

**もらう** , on the other hand, is just neutral. You will hear もらう a lot more
often unless you hang out with a "polite" crowd.

As far as how to decide when to use which, refer to [this write-
up](http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/when-to-use-keigo-honorific-speech-hierarchy-
in-japanese-society) - it is pretty thorough. Just remember, if you are ever
not sure, just stick to です and ます form and you should be okay. Just remember
to ask someone later.
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