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くれる

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Meanings

1

ichidan verb (kureru class), transitive verb

give (to me/us); let (me/us) have

usually written using kana alone

Used when someone gives something to the speaker or to someone in the speaker's in-group. The giver is the subject, and the receiver is marked by に. Implies a favor or benefit from the speaker's perspective.

2

ichidan verb (kureru class), transitive verb

give (with disdain)

usually written using kana alone

Often used as くれてやる, showing mild disdain or condescension toward the receiver. The giver is the speaker or someone the speaker identifies with, and the receiver is someone outside the in-group.

See also: くれてやる

3

auxiliary verb, ichidan verb (kureru class)

do for me/us; kindly do

usually written using kana alone

Auxiliary verb attached to the -te form of another verb. Indicates that someone does an action as a favor for the speaker or the speaker's in-group. Conveys gratitude or benefit.

4

auxiliary verb, ichidan verb (kureru class)

do to someone's disadvantage

usually written using kana alone

Auxiliary verb attached to the -te form of another verb. Indicates that someone does an action that negatively affects the speaker or the speaker's in-group. Often implies annoyance or victimhood.

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