～に あげます

When to use

The plain "give". (Polite ます-form of n4-013's あげる.)

Explanation

The ～に あげます grammar point is used when the speaker offers or gives something to someone. It emphasizes that the action is performed for the benefit of the receiver. The formation involves using the particle 'に' after the person receiving the item, followed by the verb あげます.

• 私わたしは友達ともだちに本ほんをあげました。

  I gave a book to my friend.

  Watashi wa tomodachi ni hon wo agemashita.

• 彼かれにプレゼントをあげましょう。

  Let's give him a present.

  Kare ni purezento wo agemashou.

• 先生せんせいに花はなをあげます。

  I will give flowers to the teacher.

  Sensei ni hana wo agemasu.

• お母かあさんにチョコレートをあげたいです。

  I want to give chocolate to my mom.

  Okaasan ni chokoreeto wo agetai desu.

Giving (Benefactive Register)

• Noun を あげるNoun wo ageruN4To give something to someone; 'give', 'offer', 'present'.
• Noun を くれるNoun wo kureruN4Expresses that someone gives a thing to the speaker or…
• ～が 私に くれます〜ga watashi ni kuremasuN5Used to express that someone gives a gift or favor to…
• NounをくださるN4Used to express someone doing something as a favor or for…
• Noun を さしあげるNoun wo sashiageruN4A polite way of expressing to give something.

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