くれる
Reading: くれる
Meaning: to give (to me/us); to do something for me/us
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Example Sentence
友達 が 本 を くれた
My friend gave me a book.
Usage Notes
くれる indicates someone gives something to the speaker or the speaker's in-group. It shows the action benefits the speaker. Compare with あげる (I give to others) and もらう (I receive).
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