てくれる

To do something for someone (usually you)

JLPT N4
Pattern

Verb (て-form) + くれる

How it works

てくれる means someone does something for the speaker (or their group). The giver is the subject: 友だちが手伝ってくれた (my friend helped me). It adds a feeling of gratitude.

Examples

  • 友だちが ひっこしを 手伝って くれました。My friend helped me move.
  • ポチは 元気が ない ときは、そばに 来て くれます。When I'm down, Pochi comes to my side.

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Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 7

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