Learn Japanese Japanese Giving and Receiving Verbs (あげる・くれる・もらう) 3

Question 1

「田中さんが私の子供にお菓子を___。」— Tanaka-san gave candy to MY child. Which verb is correct?

Accepted Answer

くれた

Answer

くれた is correct because 'my child' is part of the speaker's in-group, so the giving is directed toward the speaker's side.

Question 2

Which particle typically follows the recipient in sentences using あげる or くれる?

Accepted Answer

に

Answer

に marks the recipient (indirect object) in giving sentences, e.g., 友達にプレゼントをあげる.

Question 3

「先生が説明してくれた」means:

Accepted Answer

The teacher explained things for my benefit

Answer

くれた indicates the teacher performed the action (explaining) for the speaker's benefit.

Question 4

Which of the following is an INCORRECT use of the giving/receiving verbs?

Accepted Answer

私は彼にお金をくれた

Answer

「私は彼にお金をくれた」is wrong; the speaker (私) cannot be the subject of くれる when giving to someone outside the speaker's group.

Question 5

「先生に手伝っていただきました」most accurately means:

Accepted Answer

I humbly received the teacher's help

Answer

いただく is the humble form of もらう; this sentence humbly expresses that the speaker received the teacher's assistance.

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