This word means 'to give'. Use it when someone important gives something to you. Or when they give something to someone in your family or group.
Noun + を + くださるPrimary
This word means 'to give'. Use it when someone important gives something to you. Or when they give something to someone in your family or group.
部長がこの資料をくださいました。
The department head gave me these documents.
社長はまだ何もくださいません。
The company president has not given (me) anything yet.
先生がくださった本はとても面白かったです。
The book that the teacher gave me was very interesting.
お客様がご意見をくださり、大変参考になりました。
The customer gave us their opinion, and it was very helpful.
祖母が手作りのセーターをくださった。
My grandmother gave me a hand-knitted sweater.
This is different from "いただく" (itadaku). "いただく" means you humbly receive something. "くださる" means someone above you respectfully gives something. It is also different from "差し上げる" (sashiageru). "差し上げる" means you humbly give something to someone above you.
Watch out: You cannot use "くださる" when you are the one giving. This verb is for when someone higher up gives to you. If you give to a boss, use "差し上げる" instead.
Don't use this when someone gives something to a person outside your group. For example, if your boss gives a gift to their friend. The person giving must be higher status than you. The person receiving must be you or someone in your group.
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