〜てくれる
- Pattern
- 〜てくれる
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜てくれる is used to show gratitude when someone else does a kind act for the speaker or those close to them. It attaches to the て-form of verbs (e.g. 教えてくれる, 作ってくれる). It contrasts with 〜てもらう, which emphasizes that the speaker asked for or received a favor from someone, while 〜てくれる focuses on the helper's voluntary kindness. level: N4, nuance: polite/casual depending on the ending.
- Meaning
- someone does something for me (or my in-group)
- Example
鈴木さんが漢字を教えてくれました。 Mr. Suzuki kindly taught me kanji.