Give meanings in Japanese

与える (あたえる, ataeru)

Example:

Please give me the book.

本をください。

She gave him a gift.

彼女は彼にプレゼントを与えました。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both formal and informal situations when transferring something to someone.

Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations, and can refer to physical items or abstract concepts (like emotions or responsibilities).

渡す (わたす, watasu)

Example:

I will give you the keys.

鍵を渡します。

Please give me your hand.

手を渡してください。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when handing over or passing something directly.

Note: Often implies a physical action of passing something.

提供する (ていきょうする, teikyō suru)

Example:

They provide assistance to the elderly.

彼らは高齢者に支援を提供しています。

This service gives you more options.

このサービスはより多くの選択肢を提供します。

Usage: formalContext: Common in business or service contexts.

Note: Often used in contexts involving services, resources, or help rather than physical items.

贈る (おくる, okuru)

Example:

I will give her flowers.

彼女に花を贈ります。

He gave a speech.

彼はスピーチを贈りました。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when giving gifts or delivering something special.

Note: Often conveys a sense of thoughtfulness or significance in the act of giving.

さしあげる (sashiageru)

Example:

I will give you this as a token of my appreciation.

感謝の印としてこれをさしあげます。

May I give you a hand?

お手伝いさしあげましょうか？

Usage: formalContext: Used in very polite situations, often in customer service or when showing respect.

Note: This form is a humble way to offer something to someone, often used in formal interactions.

Give

To transfer the possession of something to someone else.

Example: She gave me a book for my birthday.

Note:

Provide

To supply or make available something that is needed or desired.

Example: The organization provides shelter for the homeless.

Note: Provide often implies fulfilling a need or requirement.

Grant

To agree to give or allow something requested.

Example: The committee granted her request for additional funding.

Note: Grant is often used in formal or official contexts.

Offer

To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject.

Example: He offered his assistance with the project.

Note: Offer implies presenting something for acceptance or refusal.

Donate

To give something, especially money or goods, to a person or organization for a charitable cause.

Example: Many people donated money to help the victims of the disaster.

Note: Donate specifically refers to giving for a charitable or altruistic purpose.

Give up

To stop doing or believing in something; to surrender.

Example: She decided to give up smoking for her health.

Note: The original word 'give' simply means to provide something, whereas 'give up' implies quitting or surrendering.

Give in

To yield or surrender; to stop resisting.

Example: After a long argument, he finally gave in and agreed to her idea.

Note: While 'give' can mean to provide something, 'give in' means to yield or surrender in a situation.

Give back

To return something that was borrowed or taken.

Example: He promised to give back the money he borrowed from his friend.

Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term for providing something, 'give back' specifically refers to returning something.

Give away

To donate or distribute something for free.

Example: They decided to give away their old furniture to charity.

Note: While 'give' involves providing something, 'give away' emphasizes giving something for free or as a gift.

Give in to

To succumb to a desire or pressure; to yield to a temptation.

Example: She couldn't resist the temptation and gave in to eating the chocolate cake.

Note: This phrase adds the aspect of yielding to a specific desire or pressure, unlike the general act of giving.

Give off

To emit or release something such as light, heat, or odor.

Example: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden.

Note: Whereas 'give' refers to providing something, 'give off' indicates emitting or releasing something.

Give out

To distribute or dispense something to others.

Example: The teacher gave out the assignment to the students.

Note: Unlike 'give,' which is a general term, 'give out' specifically refers to distributing or dispensing something.

Give a heads up

To inform or warn someone in advance about something.

Example: Hey, just wanted to give you a heads up that the meeting has been rescheduled.

Note: This slang term adds a sense of giving prior notice compared to just 'give'.

Give it a shot

To try something without being too serious or committing to it.

Example: I've never tried surfing before, but I'll give it a shot this weekend.

Note: This slang term implies making an attempt or effort, often without a guarantee of success, compared to just 'give'.

Give me a break

Expression used to ask for sympathy, understanding, or to request to stop being teased or criticized.

Example: I studied all night for this test. Give me a break if I don't do well.

Note: This slang term is a plea for leniency or understanding, compared to just 'give' which is more neutral.

Give someone a hand

To help someone with a task or problem.

Example: Could you give me a hand lifting this heavy box?

Note: This slang term involves providing assistance to someone, compared to just 'give' which is less specific.

Can you give me a pen?

They always give generously to charity.

I will give you my phone number so we can stay in touch.

Please give me some advice on how to improve my English skills.

Give - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: give

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): give

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): give

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): gave

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): given

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): giving

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gives

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): give

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): give

Syllabification and Stress

Give Contains 1 syllables: give

Phonetic transcription: ˈgiv

give , ˈgiv (The red syllable is stressed)

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