How to Say ‘For telling me’ in Japanese
教えてくださって
oshie te kudasatsu te
[oh-SHEH teh koo-dah-SAHT te]
💬 Usage Tip: くださって is the respectful way of saying someone did something for you. Use it before ありがとうございます, as in 手伝ってくださって "for helping me".
Phrase Breakdown
教え
oshie
[oh-SHEH]
tell; teach
Stem of the verb 教える, meaning to teach, tell, or inform someone.
駅までの道を教えてください。
Please tell me the way to the station.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
くださっ
kudasatsu
[koo-dah-SAHT]
(someone) kindly does for me
Honorific form of くれる after a te-form verb, showing gratitude for someone's favor.
先生が手伝ってくださいました。
The teacher kindly helped me.
て
te
[te]
indicates a connection
Connecting particle used in various grammatical structures.
駅に向かっている。
Heading towards the station.
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