くれる

くれる

To give (to me); to do for me

N4verb·kureru

How to remember it

Someone gives downward to you; you're the lucky receiver of a favor.

Example sentences

  • 母がセーターをくれた。

    ははがせーたーをくれた。

    My mother gave me a sweater.

  • 友達が手伝ってくれた。

    ともだちがてつだってくれた。

    My friend helped me.

Usage

Action flows toward the speaker; ~てくれる = someone does a favor for me.

Related words

もらうあげるくださる~てくれる

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