N3633/1669

おく

godan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to give (as a gift), to present
  • to confer, to bestow, to award

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Example sentences

友達ともだち誕生日たんじょうびにプレゼントをおく予定よていです。

I plan to give a present to my friend for their birthday.

卒業式そつぎょうしき校長先生こうちょうせんせい生徒せいとたちに言葉ことばおくった

At the graduation ceremony, the principal bestowed words upon the students.

彼女かのじょ花束はなたばおくりたいのですが、どこでえますか。

I want to give her a bouquet, but where can I buy one?

長年ながねん功績こうせきみとめられ、かれ特別賞とくべつしょうおくられた

His long years of achievement were recognized, and he was awarded a special prize.

大切たいせつひとこころのこもったおくものおくことは、相手あいてへの敬意けいいしめ大切たいせつ行為こういだとおもう。

I believe that giving a heartfelt gift to someone important is a meaningful act that shows respect for the recipient.