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N1 Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb, Suffix
給うsemi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to give
Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languageSuffix, Godan verb with 'u' ending
2.
to do ...
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給う 【たまう】、賜う 【たまう】
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社長からお褒めの言葉を給う。
I receive words of praise from the president. {semi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker}
同僚:「上司にそんな事を言い給うな!」
Colleague: "Don't say such things to the boss!" {semi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker}
上司から賞を給った同僚がニコニコしています。
My colleague, who received an award from our boss, is beaming with joy. {semi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker}
こんな僕が大先輩から花束を給うとは…!生きていて良かった〜!
To think that I, of all people, would receive a bouquet from my esteemed senior...! I'm so glad to be alive~! {semi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker}
先生:「喧嘩なんてやめ給え!私に言わせれば、喧嘩などアホのする事だ。」
Teacher: "Stop this foolish fighting! If you ask me, fighting is something only idiots do." {semi-polite or endearing auxiliary verb indicating reception by the speaker}
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