N4110/179

てくれる

V-te + くれる

Meanings

to do something for someone (benefiting the speaker)
someone does something for you
an act of kindness or service from someone else

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Explanation

てくれる is used when someone does something for you or for someone connected to you, often indicating gratitude or appreciation. The subject of くれる is the person performing the action; the recipient is usually the speaker or someone in the speaker’s circle. It emphasizes that the action is a favor or kind gesture toward the speaker or their close associate.

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Example sentences

友達が私にプレゼントをくれる。

A friend gives me a present.

先生が私の宿題を手伝ってくれる。

The teacher helps me with my homework.

彼は私の誕生日に花をくれて嬉しかった。

He gave me flowers on my birthday, which made me happy.

母は私のために夕飯を作ってくれる。

My mother cooks dinner for me.

同僚が車で送ってくれる。

A colleague gives me a ride.

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