あげる

Meaning & usage

Someone gives something to a person who is not a member of the giver’s in group but whose status is about equal to that of the giver.

Example sentences 3

1. 君はアンに何をあげましたか。

   What did you give to Ann?

2. 大野おおのさんは 山本やまもとさんに本をあげた。

   Ms. Ono gave Mr. Yamamoto a book.

3. 私は 良子よしこに花をあげた・あげました。

   I gave Yoshiko flowers.