Translation of Japanese word "あげる" to English
あげる
あげる
[ageru]
IPA: /ageɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere. To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
How to use
あげる (ageru) — 'to give (from speaker to others or from others to others)'. Group 2. プレゼントをあげる — give a present. 〜てあげる — do ~ for someone.
🇬🇧 English
to give (to other)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: あげる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あげる
Romaji Transcription: ageru
Example Sentences
彼は私にあげる。
かれはわたしにあげる。
He gave me something.
彼女は私にあげる。
かのじょはわたしにあげる。
She gave me something.
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Common phrases
- 〜てあげる— to do ~ for someone (as a favor)
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Frequency rank: #293 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "あげる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "あげる" means "to give (to other)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "あげる"?▼
The word "あげる" is read as "あげる" (ageru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When giving something to a friend, they will be happy.".
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