🇯🇵 How to say

“to give” in Japanese

あげるあげる

Illustration of "to give" in a Japanese cultural setting — A smiling woman hands a wrapped gift to her friend at a birthday party, surrounded by colorful balloons and laughter.

Usage note

Use あげる when you give something to someone else, often implying the giver is of equal or higher status than the receiver.

Examples

友達にプレゼントをあげる。
I give a present to my friend.
母に花をあげます。
I give flowers to my mother.
彼は妹にお菓子をあげた。
He gave sweets to his little sister.

Quick check

What does "あげる" mean?

A. to give
B. to meet
C. to start
D. to cook

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