Translation of Japanese word "くれる" to English
くれる
くれる
[kureru]
IPA: /kureɾu/
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
くれる (kureru) — 'to give (to me / from others to the in-group)'. Group 2. 友達がプレゼントをくれた — My friend gave me a present. 〜てくれる — someone does ~ for me.
🇬🇧 English
to give (to me)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: くれる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くれる
Romaji Transcription: kureru
Example Sentences
彼は私にくれる。
かれはわたしにくれる。
He gave me something.
彼女は私にくれる。
かのじょはわたしにくれる。
She gave me something.
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Common phrases
- 〜てくれる— someone does ~ for me / on my behalf
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Frequency rank: #294 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "くれる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "くれる" means "to give (to me)" in English.
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The word "くれる" is read as "くれる" (kureru). 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 parents give you something, you should be thankful.".
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