JLPT N4 Grammar: てくれる (te kureru) Meaning

Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.

It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. 

In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: てくれる

JLPT N4 Grammar: てくれる (te kureru) Meaning

The Japanese grammar form “てくれる” (te kureru) is the polite form of the verb “くれる” (kureru), which means “to give.” The addition of the auxiliary verb “て” (te) changes the verb from a simple “giving” action to a more polite request for someone to give something.

Form

Verb (て form) くれる

くれます

くれない

くれた

くれました

Examples : 

  1. 私を愛してくれますか。 Will you love me?  
  2. 窓を閉めてくれますか? Close the window, please.  
  3. 窓を開けてくれますか? Open the window, please.  
  4. この文面を直してくれますか。 Can you correct this paper?  
  5. どういう服を買ってくれますか。 What kind of clothes will you buy for me?  
  6. 先生は私たちを導いてくれます。 The teacher guides us.  
  7. 友達が宿題を手伝ってくれます。 My friend helps me with my homework. (for which I am grateful)  
  8. 夜は守衛さんが対応してくれます The security guard deals with matters at night.  
  9. 時が悲しみを癒してくれますよ。 Time will heal your sorrow.  
  10. ドアを押さえておいてくれますか。 Can you hold the door for me

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