JLPT N4 grammar

〜てくれるmeaning and usage

Meaning

A does B for C (C is you, your friends, your family, etc.)

How to form it

  • verb (te-form)くれる
  • verb (te-form)くれない？/くれませんか

How it is used

Someone does something for the speaker or the speaker's side, with a note of gratitude; 「私」 is usually left out. Use 「〜てくださる」 for superiors and 「〜てあげる」 when you do something for others.

Examples

  1. 先生なのに私の質問に答えてくれなかった。

    Even though she is the teacher, she didn't answer my question.

  2. 友だちが駅までの道を教えてくれました。

    My friend showed me the way to the station.

  3. 悪いけど、窓を閉めてくれない？

    Sorry, could you close the window?