受け取る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 受け取る (うけとる), receiving 受け and taking 取る combine to mean receive or interpret.
• Basic usage: 受け取る can mean physically receiving an item or message, or interpreting words or behavior in a particular way.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Receiving and interpreting
  • The object distinguishes receipt from interpretation.