Grammar
Grammar pattern
V(て) + てくださる
- A grammar pattern used in a polite and respectful way to describe actions done by someone of higher status for the speaker or someone related to the speaker.
- It is often used in a business context to describe that someone in a senior position does an actiion for for the speaker.
- Note that since "くださる" is the respectful form of the verb "くれる", "V(て) + てくださる" serves as the respectful expression of the grammar pattern "V(て) + てくれる".
Example Sentences
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先生が、日本語の本を貸してくださいました。The teacher lent me a Japanese book.
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部長が、私の仕事を褒めてくださいました。The department head praised my work.
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山田課長が、私のレポートをチェックしてくださった。Section Chief Yamada checked my report for me.
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先輩が、新しい仕事のやり方を教えてくださいました。My senior kindly taught me how to do the new job.
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雨の日に、どなたが駅まで送ってくださいましたか。 ー 部長が送ってくださいました。Who drove you to the station on the rainy day? - The department head drove me.
Tags
JLPT N4