How to Say ‘For telling me’ in Japanese
教えてくれて
oshie te kure te
[oshie teh koo-reh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding くれて after a verb shows that someone did it as a favor for you. Follow it with thanks, as in 来てくれて、ありがとう "Thanks for coming".
Phrase Breakdown
教え
oshie
[oshie]
teach; tell
The verb part meaning 'teach' or 'tell' in a request phrase.
答え方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to answer.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
This て makes the phrase a gentle request or friendly instruction: please take care.
てはお気をつけての終わりです。
て is the ending of お気をつけて.
くれ
kure
[koo-reh]
do for me
From くれる, showing that someone does something for the speaker.
手伝ってくれてうれしいです。
I am happy that you helped me.
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.
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