授受表現N4

〜てやる

to do... for (someone/animal)

Structure

V-て形 + やる

Explanation

Verb te-form + やる means doing something for juniors, animals or very close people. Casual; never used toward superiors. E.g., 弟の宿題を見てやる.

Examples

弟に自転車の乗り方を教えてやりました。

I taught my little brother how to ride a bike.

猫にミルクを買ってやります。

I'll buy milk for the cat.

Note

てやる implies doing a favor; use it only with juniors or very close people. For superiors use 〜てさしあげる or 〜てあげる.

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