あげる

JLPT Level: N5

Meanings

to give (something to someone)

to present

to offer

to provide

Usage

Nに物をあげる

物を Nにあげる

Nへ物をあげる

Explanation

あげる is used when the speaker or someone inside the speaker’s group gives something to another person. It focuses on the act of giving from the giver to the recipient. The recipient is marked with に (or へ in less common or more emphatic cases), and the thing given is marked with を. In casual speech it can be used for giving things, time, help, or even offerings and presents. Be mindful of polite form あげます/あげました when speaking politely.

友達にプレゼントをあげる。

ともだちにプレゼントをあげる。

I give a present to my friend.

母に花をあげました。

ははにはなをあげました。

I gave flowers to my mother.

先生に本をあげる。

せんせいに　ほんを　あげる。

I give a book to the teacher.

弟にお金をあげる。

おとうとにおかねをあげる。

I give money to my younger brother.