Japanese grammar · ≈ JLPT N4 · Intermediate 1
〜てくれる？~te kureru?
could you do it for me
Use 〜てくれる？ to ask someone close whether they are willing to do something that helps you.
How it works
You want a friend to check your application form. Look at the picture: who does it, and who receives the help?
The other person acts, and the speaker receives the help. 「くれる」 expresses this direction.
Use the verb’s て-form, such as 確認して or 紹介して, then add 「くれる？」.
「一緒に申し込んでくれる？」 asks whether the other person is willing to sign up with you.
This makes a request or checks someone’s willingness. It does not mean they have already finished helping you.
Use it to ask friends, family, or others close to you, with a rising tone at the end. It is unsuitable for formal settings.
Example sentences
- いいii活動katsudouをo知っshiてteいたら、itara、紹介shoukaiしshiてteくれる？kureru
If you know of any good activities, could you introduce them to me?
In a conversation
- A来週、国際交流センターでイベントがあるんだけど、一緒に申し込んでくれる？
Check yourself
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
Can you tell me where the orientation for that student group will be held?
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
あの学生団体のオリエンテーションの場所を教えて____
Can you tell me the location of that student group's orientation?
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