No. 194 in Japanese
くれる
To give (used when someone gives something to the speaker or their in-group).
In a sentence
友達がプレゼントをくれた。
My friend gave me a present.
くれる is used to indicate that the subject (友達 - friend) is giving something (プレゼント - present) to the speaker, highlighting the relationship and the direction of giving.
あなたが教えてくれて、本当に助かりました。
You teaching me was truly helpful.
くれる here expresses appreciation for something beneficial done for the speaker by another person (in this case, 'teaching').
兄がこの本を貸してくれた。
My older brother lent me this book.
くれる is employed to show that the speaker's older brother (兄) performed the action of lending the book (本) to the speaker, emphasizing the personal receipt of this gesture.
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