〜てあげる Do something for someone's benefit
Core meaning - Do something for someone's benefit
Form - Vて + あげます; Vて + あげる
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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Can sound condescending — implies you're doing a favor
- Be careful using with superiors
- 〜てさしあげる for humble/polite
Receiver marked with に
- 友達に教えてあげた
あげる vs くれる vs もらう
- あげる = I/someone gives (away from me)
- くれる = someone gives (toward me)
- もらう = I receive
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