01
PATTERN
Vて あげます
The subject performs an action as a favor for someone else. Avoid using it upward when it may sound patronizing.
EXAMPLE · 例文私は 友達 に 日本語 を 教えて あげました。
I taught Japanese to a friend as a favor.
第24課 · COMPLETE LESSON
て くれます
Favors and help
Grammar first. Vocabulary ready when you are.These notes follow the grammar progression in the supplied Kanrin / Minna no Nihongo material. Each rule is summarized in English and paired with a fresh Japanese example, reading support, and translation.
GRAMMAR NOTES · 文法Build the pattern.
Build the pattern.
Then see it move.
Read the rule, cover the translation, and say the Japanese example aloud once.
02
PATTERN
Vて もらいます
The subject receives the benefit of another person’s action. The helper is marked with に.
EXAMPLE · 例文私は 先生 に 作文 を 直して もらいました。
I had the teacher correct my composition.
03
PATTERN
Vて くれます
Someone performs an action for the speaker or the speaker’s in-group. The giver of the favor is the subject.
EXAMPLE · 例文友達 が 駅 まで 送って くれました。
My friend took me to the station.
04
PATTERN
くれます
With a noun, くれます means someone gives something to the speaker or the speaker’s family.
EXAMPLE · 例文父 が 時計 を くれました。
My father gave me a watch.
LESSON WORDS · 語彙
Open spaced repetition →18 words from this lesson.
give (me)
repair, correct
take (someone)
bring (someone)
escort [someone], go with
introduce
show around, show the way
explain
grandfather, old man
grandmother, old woman
preparation (～［を］します : prepare)
moving out (～［を］します : move out)
sweets, snacks
homestay
all
by oneself
besides
Mother's Day