「〜てあげる」Doing Something for Someone

Explanation

〜てあげるてあげる is a Japanese expression used to indicate doing something for someone else. It is often used to express offering help or a service to another person. The structure is formed by using the てて form of a verb followed by あげるあげる. For example, 教おしえてあげるえてあげる means "I'll teach you."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb てて form + あげるあげる	Verb てて form + あげるあげる	Used to describe doing something for someone else (or another group). The subject is usually the first person (I), and the beneficiary is the second or third person (you, he, she).

Basic Usage

• Indicates actively offering help to someone else.
• Suitable for equal or lower-to-higher relationships.
• In formal situations or when addressing elders, use 〜てさし上げるてさしあげる instead.

Examples

• スイミングすいみんぐは私わたしが教おしえてあげるよ。
• Suimingu wa watashi ga oshiete ageru yo.
• I'll teach you how to swim.
  

• 妹いもうとに香水こうすいを買かってあげた。
• Imouto ni kousui o katte ageta.
• I bought perfume for my younger sister.
  

• 友達ともだちの宿題しゅくだいを手伝てつだってあげた。
• Tomodachi no shukudai o tetsudatte ageta.
• I helped my friend with their homework.
  

Deep Dive

〜てあげるてあげる conveys the idea of an action originating from oneself and being directed toward someone else, emphasizing the giver's initiative. When using this expression, it's important to consider the beneficiary's status and the context to choose the appropriate level of politeness or formality.

Real-Life Scenarios

• In daily life, use 〜てあげるてあげる when offering help to friends.
• In formal situations or when addressing elders, use 〜てさし上げるてさしあげる to show respect.