1To take into one's hands something that has been offered or sent — used for parcels, letters, money, and the like.
郵便局で荷物を受け取った。
I picked up the package at the post office.
お釣りを受け取るのを忘れて店を出てしまった。
I left the store without remembering to take my change.
面接の合否通知はメールで受け取ることになっている。
The interview results are supposed to be received by email.
彼からのプレゼントを喜んで受け取った。
I happily accepted the present from him.
2To interpret or understand someone's words or attitude in a particular way.
彼女は先生の注意を励ましとして受け取った。
She took the teacher's warning as encouragement.
その言葉を皮肉と受け取る人もいれば、褒め言葉と受け取る人もいる。
Some people take that remark as sarcasm, while others take it as a compliment.
冗談のつもりだったが、真剣に受け取られてしまった。
I meant it as a joke, but it was taken seriously.