Japanese

おくる
Meaning: to give (a gift); to present; to confer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 贈る 贈らない
Polite 贈ります 贈りません
Past 贈った 贈らなかった
Polite + Past 贈りました 贈りませんでした
Te-form 贈って 贈らなくて
Potential 贈れる 贈れない
Passive 贈られる 贈られない
Causative 贈らせる 贈らせない
Causative + Passive 贈らされる 贈らされない
Imperative 贈れ 贈るな

Example sentences

彼女の誕生日に、心のこもったプレゼントを贈った。
I gave a heartfelt present on her birthday.
彼はプロポーズの時に美しい指輪を贈った。
He gave her a beautiful ring when he proposed.
友達の結婚のお祝いに、花束を贈りました。
I gave a bouquet as a celebration for my friend's wedding.
友人の結婚祝いに、素敵な食器のセットを贈った。
I gave a lovely set of tableware as a wedding gift for my friend.
彼女はバレンタインデーに手作りのチョコレートを贈った。
She gave handmade chocolates on Valentine's Day.

Usage Notes

Usually used for giving gifts or expressions of gratitude/congratulations.

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