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JLPT N3 Grammar

くださる

N3Honorifics

N3 · Honorifics · nounを + くださる

Meaning

honorific give to us

Structure

nounを + くださる

Explanation

くださる is the honorific form of くれる, meaning a respected person gives something or a benefit to the speaker's side.

Usage

The polite form often becomes くださいます.

Example

先生が参考書をくださいました。

The teacher kindly gave me a reference book.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with request ください.

Memory Tip

Memorize “te-form verb + くださる” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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