くれる
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 呉れる
to give; to let (one) have; to do for one; to take the trouble to do
Meanings
Ichidan verb (kureru), Transitive
to give; to let (one) have- to give
Auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb (kureru)
to do for one; to take the trouble to do- to do to someone's disadvantage
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | くれる | くれます |
| Negative | くれない | くれません |
| Past | くれた | くれました |
| Past negative | くれなかった | くれませんでした |
| Te-form | くれて |
|---|---|
| Potential | くれられる |
| Passive | くれられる |
| Causative | くれさせる |
| Volitional | くれよう |
| Imperative | くれろ |
| Conditional (ば) | くれれば |
| Conditional (たら) | くれたら |
Example sentences
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Give me a break.
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Bite the bullet.
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Somebody, come help me.
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Give me something to write on.
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Be quiet.