A does B for C (C is you, your friends, your family, etc.)
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寒くても犬が温めてくれるから大丈夫だよ。
I'm all right because even if it gets cold, my dog will keep me warm.
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やった!父さんは新しい服を買ってくれた。
Alright! My dad bought me some new clothes.
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彼女は毎日電話を掛けてくれます。
My girlfriend calls me on the phone everyday.
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先生なのに私の質問に答えてくれなかった。
Even though she is the teacher, she didn't answer my question.
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ねぇ、いいかげん私と結婚してくれる?
Oh, come on, marry me soon, ok?
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だれか、僕と付き合ってくれる女の子はいないかなぁ。
I wonder if there is some other girl that will go out with me.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
テーブルを拭いてくれた ((she) wiped the tables (for me))
Related Expressions
くれる
てあげる
てくださる
てもらう
てやる
てあげる
てくださる
てもらう
てやる
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User notes
mysticfive
Level: 1764
(14 years ago)
for making a request, the above note using てくれ does work, but it sometimes seems more forecful/commanding. A more polite way of making the same request would be with てくれない or てくれませんか
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宮本勝利
Level: 1
(15 years ago)
When making a request, you can use ~てくれ in an informal situation with family/friends. It's also typically used by men.
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