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あげる (ageru) - To give

[Giver] + は + [Receiver] + に + [Object] + をあげます

Quick answer

[Giver] + は + [Receiver] + に + [Object] + をあげます means "To give (from me/us to others)". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

To give (from me/us to others)

Explanation

あげる is used when giving something to someone of equal or lower status.

Examples

友達にプレゼントをあげました。
ともだちにぷれぜんとをあげました。
I gave a present to my friend.
友—Friend
弟に本をあげます。
おとうとにほんをあげます。
I give a book to my younger brother.
弟—Younger brother本—Book

Practice this grammar

[Giver] + は + [Receiver] + に + [Object] + をあげます

Which sentence correctly uses "あげる (ageru) - To give"?

Vocabulary from these examples

本BookN5友FriendN5弟Younger brotherN4本Book

Last updated Jul 4, 2026