Learn Japanese Japanese Giving and Receiving Verbs (あげる・くれる・もらう)

Question 1

Which Japanese verb means 'to give' when the speaker gives something to someone else?

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あげる

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もらう

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くれる

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ある

Question 2

Which Japanese verb means 'to receive' or 'to get'?

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もらう

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あげる

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くれる

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やる

Question 3

Which verb is used when someone gives something TO the speaker or the speaker's in-group?

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くれる

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あげる

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もらう

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やる

Question 4

Fill in the blank: 「私は友達にプレゼントを___。」(I gave my friend a present.)

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あげました

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くれました

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もらいました

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いただきました

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 「友達が私に本を___。」(My friend gave me a book.)

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くれました

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あげました

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もらいました

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いただきました

Question 6

Fill in the blank: 「私は先生に花を___。」(I received flowers from my teacher.)

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もらいました

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あげました

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くれました

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さしあげました

Question 7

Which verb is typically used when giving something to a pet, plant, or someone of much lower status?

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やる

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あげる

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くれる

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もらう