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JLPT N4 Neutral

Noun wo kureru

Expresses that someone gives a thing to the speaker or someone close to the speaker.

Neutral - someone giving TO the speaker (or the speaker's in-group), equal/lower status giver.

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point Noun を くれる is used to express when someone (other than the speaker) gives something to the speaker or someone close to the speaker. The giver is the subject, and the receiver is the speaker or someone close to the speaker. くれる indicates that the action of giving 'favors' the speaker or someone close to the speaker.

Example sentences

  • My friend gave me a present.

    Tomodachi ga watashi ni purezento wo kuremashita.

  • He gave me flowers.

    Kare ga watashi ni hana wo kureta.

  • The teacher gave me a book.

    Sensei ga watashi ni hon wo kuremashita.

  • Mom gave my little brother some sweets.

    Okaasan ga otouto ni okashi wo kuremashita.

Giving (Benefactive Register)