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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
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An old-fashioned, formal way to indicate that the speaker has received something.
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 received words of praise from the company president.
同僚:「上司にそんな事を言い給うな!」
Colleague: 'Don’t you dare say such a thing to the boss!'
上司から賞を給った同僚がニコニコしています。
My colleague, who was awarded a prize by our boss, is all smiles.
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 someone like me would be given a bouquet by my senior…! I'm so glad I lived to see this day!
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: 'Cease this fighting at once! If you ask me, brawling is the pastime of fools.'
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