Keigo (Honorific)
くださる
- A special form of sonkeigo (尊敬語, respectful language) for the verb "くれる".
- It is typically used in formal contexts to show respect when speaking about actions of giving or doing something for the speaker from someone of higher status.
Example Sentences
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先生が、私に日本のお菓子をくださいました。The teacher gave me Japanese sweets.
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課長が、先週撮った写真をくださいました。The section chief gave me the photos he took last week.
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部長の奥様が、使いやすいペンをくださった。The department head's wife gave me an easy-to-use pen.
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おいしい紅茶だね。 ー うん。田中さんがくださったんだ。This is delicious tea, isn't it? - Yes, Mr. Tanaka gave it to me.
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このお菓子は、何ですか。 ー 部長がくださった、出張のおみやげです。What is this snack? - It's a souvenir from the business trip that the department head gave us.
Tags
JLPT N4