くれる

呉 れる

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb - kureru special class, transitive verb

    to give, to let (one) have
    the receiver is the speaker or someone close to the speaker
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 友達がはがきをくれるように私に頼んだ。
      A friend of mine asked me to send her a postcard.

  2. Ichidan verb - kureru special class, transitive verb

    to give
    often as くれてやる; shows mild disdain for the receiver
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb - kureru special class

    to do for one, to take the trouble to do
    after the -te form of a verb
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 時間通りに行かなければならないから、明日は待たさないでくれよ。
      We have to be there on time, so don't stand me up tomorrow!

  4. auxiliary verb, Ichidan verb - kureru special class

    to do to someone's disadvantage
    after the -te form of a verb
    word usually written using kana alone