• 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

  • (せん)(せい)が、(わたし)()(ほん)のお()()をくださいました。
    The teacher gave me Japanese sweets.
  • ()(ちょう)が、(せん)(しゅう)()った(しゃ)(しん)をくださいました。
    The section chief gave me the photos he took last week.
  • ()(ちょう)(おく)(さま)が、使(つか)いやすいペンをくださった。
    The department head's wife gave me an easy-to-use pen.
  • おいしい(こう)(ちゃ)だね。 ー うん。()(なか)さんがくださったんだ。
    This is delicious tea, isn't it? - Yes, Mr. Tanaka gave it to me.
  • このお()()は、(なん)ですか。 ー ()(ちょう)がくださった、(しゅっ)(ちょう)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