~てあげる (do for someone)

grammar

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The benefactive auxiliary ~てあげる attached to a verb te-form, meaning 'do X for someone (else) as a favor.' Frames the action as a favor given, with the doer being the speaker or an in-group member. Contrast with ~てもらう ('have someone do X for me') and ~てくれる ('someone does X for me/us').

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