あげる

to give

N5Ichidan (Ru-verb / Group 2)transitive

To give something to someone. An ichidan verb. Part of the essential Japanese giving/receiving verb trio.

Complete Conjugation of あげる

Dictionary (辞書形)

Base form found in dictionaries

あげる

Polite (ます形)

Standard polite form

あげます

Negative (ない形)

Casual negative

あげない

Past (た形)

Past tense, casual

あげた

Te-form (て形)

Connecting form — requests, progressive

あげて

Potential (可能形)

Ability — 'can do'

あげられる

Volitional (意向形)

Intention — 'let's do'

あげよう

Passive (受身形)

Action done to the subject

あげられる

Causative (使役形)

Make/let someone do

あげさせる

Conditional (仮定形)

If / when condition

あげれば

Imperative (命令形)

Direct command (casual/rough)

あげろ

Example Sentences

友達にプレゼントをあげます。

ともだちにプレゼントをあげます。

I'll give my friend a present.

花をあげました。

はなをあげました。

I gave flowers.

手伝ってあげましょうか？

てつだってあげましょうか？

Shall I help you?

Usage Notes

〜てあげる = do something for someone (can sound condescending, use carefully).

Related Verbs

もらうto receive くれるto give (to me)

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