Verb てあげる JLPT N4 Neutral

Formation

Verb-て form + あげる

Explanation

The てあげる grammar point is used to express that the speaker or someone other than the listener is doing something for someone else. It shows that the action is being done as a favor or out of kindness. This grammar point is used with verbs in their て-form, followed by あげる.

Example sentences

• 友達が疲れていたから、荷物を持ってあげた。

  Since my friend was tired, I carried their luggage for them.

  Tomodachi ga tsukareteita kara, nimotsu o motte ageta.

• 弟は宿題がわからなかったので、手伝ってあげた。

  My younger brother couldn't understand the homework, so I helped him.

  Otouto wa shukudai ga wakaranakatta node, tetsudatte ageta.

• 彼女が遅れそうだったから、駅まで迎えに行ってあげた。

  She was running late, so I went to pick her up at the station.

  Kanojo ga okuresou datta kara, eki made mukae ni itte ageta.

• 犬はのどが渇いたそうだったので、水を飲ませてあげた。

  The dog seemed thirsty, so I gave it water to drink.

  Inu wa nodo ga kawaita sou datta node, mizu o nomasete ageta.

Benefactive Action (Doing X As A Favor)

• Verb て くれる JLPT N4
• Verb て もらう JLPT N4
• Verb ていただく JLPT N4
• Verb て くださる JLPT N4
• Verb て + さしあげる JLPT N4