やる
Reading: やる
Meaning: to do; to give (to someone of lower status or animals)
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Example Sentence
犬 に 餌 を やる
I give food to the dog.
Usage Notes
やる has multiple meanings: 'to do' (casual form of する), and 'to give' to someone of lower status, children, or animals. When meaning 'give', it's less polite than あげる.
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