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JLPT N5 Neutral

〜ga watashi ni kuremasu

Used to express that someone gives a gift or favor to 'me'; 'someone gives me'.

Neutral - someone giving TO the speaker. (Polite ます-form of n4-016's くれる.)

Formation

Explanation

The ～が私にくれます grammar point is used to express that someone gives 'me' something or does something for me. It can be translated as 'someone gives me' or 'someone does something for me' in English. Typically, the giver is marked by が, and the receiver is 私に (to me).

Example sentences

  • He gave me a present.

    Kare ga purezento wo watashi ni kuremashita.

  • My friend helped me with my homework.

    Tomodachi ga shukudai wo tetsudatte watashi ni kuremashita.

  • My mom made me a lunch box.

    Okaasan ga obentou wo tsukutte watashi ni kuremashita.

  • The teacher gave me advice.

    Sensei ga adobaisu wo watashi ni kuremashita.

Giving (Benefactive Register)