Grammar Point
transitive verb
vt 
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
Ichidan verb - kureru special class
v1-s 
呉れるくれる

to give, to let (one) have

the receiver is the speaker or someone close to the speaker

to give

often as くれてやる; shows mild disdain for the receiver

Giver は/が Receiver に Object を くれる

Used to express that someone gives an object to the speaker or someone closely associated with the speaker (such as a family member). The giver must be of equal or lower status than the speaker.

Receiver is the Speaker

When the speaker is the receiver, the pronoun 私に (to me) is typically understood from context and is usually omitted.

She gave me a new bag.

My friend gave me a movie ticket.

Receiver is an In-group Member

When the receiver is an in-group member (like a family member), くれる is used to show that the action is directed toward the speaker's inner circle by an outsider.

The neighbor gave my younger brother an apple.

Note

Never use くれる when you are the giver; use あげる instead. Similarly, do not use くれる to describe a third party giving something to another third party unless you deeply empathize with the receiver. If the giver is of higher social status than the speaker (like a boss or a teacher), use the respectful verb くださる rather than くれる.

Words: 
呉れるくれる
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