Meaning
Describes giving an object to me or my group.
Formation
- Person が + 私に + N を + くれます
- The receiver is me or my circle; 私に is often dropped
When to use it
- Core use
- Describes giving an object to me or my group
Examples
14 sentences-
友だちが本をくれました
A friend gave me a book.
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父が自転車をくれました
My father gave me a bicycle.
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駅で友達がお土産をくれました
At the station, my friend gave me a souvenir.
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母が私にくれた時計を大切にしています
I treasure the watch my mother gave me.
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友達が私に青いノートをくれました
My friend gave me a blue notebook.
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妹が私に赤いマフラーをくれました
My younger sister gave me a red scarf.
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兄が私に新しい時計をくれました
My older brother gave me a new watch.
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母が私に花をくれました
My mother gave me flowers.
6 more examples
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父が私に日本のお茶をくれました
My father gave me Japanese tea.
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友達が妹に本をくれました
My friend gave my younger sister a book.
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祖父が私に暖かい靴下をくれました
My grandfather gave me warm socks.
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田中さんが母に花をくれました
Mr. Tanaka gave my mother flowers.
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隣の人が私に手作りのパンをくれました
My neighbour gave me homemade bread.
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田中さんが私に小さなお土産をくれました
Mr. Tanaka gave me a small souvenir.
Important notes
- くれる describes giving towards me or someone on my side: 友達が妹に本をくれた. 私に is often left out.
Common mistakes
- Your own giving to others is あげる: 私が友達に本をあげました, not 私が友達にくれました.
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