Japanese

える

あたえる
Meaning: to give; to grant; to provide
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 与える 与えない
Polite 与えます 与えません
Past 与えた 与えなかった
Polite + Past 与えました 与えませんでした
Te-form 与えて 与えなくて
Potential 与えられる 与えられない
Passive 与えられる 与えられない
Causative 与えさせる 与えさせない
Imperative 与えろ 与えるな

Handwriting

与
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る

Example sentences

He is having a positive influence on those around him.
そのニュースは世界中に大きな衝撃を与えた。
The news sent a massive shock across the world.
彼女の最新の作品は、多くの人々に感動を与えた。
Her latest work moved many people.
その映画の結末は、観客に強烈な印象を与えた。
The ending of that movie left a strong impression on the audience.
審判が選手にイエローカードで警告を与えた。
The referee gave the player a warning with a yellow card.
幼少期の経験が人格の形成に大きな影響を与える。
Experiences in early childhood have a great influence on the formation of personality.
タバコは肺に悪い影響を与える。
Smoking has a bad effect on the lungs.
外交官には特権が与えられている。
Diplomats are granted privileges.
その事件は、私たちの生活に直接的な影響を与えた。
That incident had a direct impact on our lives.
彼は与えられた任務を遂行した。
He carried out the assigned task.

Usage Notes

Used for giving physical things (usually to subordinates), as well as abstract things like influence or opportunities.

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