Noun を あげる

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Noun を あげる

Noun wo ageru

Giving something

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Explanation

The grammar point Noun + を + あげる is used to express giving something tangible or offering a favor.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + を + あげる
NounThe item being given.
Examples: プレゼント (present), 花 (flower)
をMarks the direct object of the verb.
Examples:
あげるTo give, offer, or present.
Examples:

Examples

Example 1
プレゼントをあげる。
Purezento wo ageru.
I give a present.
Breakdown
プレゼントpresent
をOBJ-MARKER
あげるgive
Example 2
友達に花をあげた。
Tomodachi ni hana wo ageta.
I gave flowers to my friend.
Breakdown
友達friend
にto (indicates recipient)
花flower
をOBJ-MARKER
Example 3
父に時計をあげます。
Chichi ni tokei wo agemasu.
I will give a watch to my father.
Breakdown
父father
にto (indicates recipient)
時計watch
Example 4
彼女に手紙をあげたい。
Kanojo ni tegami wo agetai.
I want to give her a letter.
Breakdown
彼女girlfriend
にto (indicates recipient)
手紙letter

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