~に あげます (〜 ni agemasu)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Used to express giving something to someone; 'give', 'offer'.
Formation
Receiver + に + Object + を + あげます
Detailed Explanation
The ~に あげます grammar point is used when the speaker offers or gives something to someone. It emphasizes that the action is performed for the benefit of the receiver. The formation involves using the particle 'に' after the person receiving the item, followed by the verb あげます.
Examples
私は友達に本をあげました。
Watashi wa tomodachi ni hon wo agemashita.
I gave a book to my friend.
彼にプレゼントをあげましょう。
Kare ni purezento wo agemashou.
Let's give him a present.
先生に花をあげます。
Sensei ni hana wo agemasu.
I will give flowers to the teacher.
お母さんにチョコレートをあげたいです。
Okaasan ni chokoreeto wo agetai desu.
I want to give chocolate to my mom.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.