How to Say ‘For saying; for telling me’ in Japanese
言ってくれて
itsu te kure te
[eet teh koo-reh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [言ってくれて] comes from [言う] plus [くれる], which adds the feeling that someone did you a favor by saying it. It carries a sense of appreciation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of wording is very Japanese: it highlights gratitude for the other person’s kindness, not just the content of the words.
Phrase Breakdown
言っ
itsu
[eet]
say / said
From 言う, 'to say.' This stem links to the next part of the phrase.
そう言ってくれると安心するよ。
When you say that, I feel relieved.
て
te
[teh]
and / te-form connector
Connects くれる to what follows, as in 'for doing ...'
言ってくれて自信が出たよ。
Hearing you say that gave me confidence.
くれ
kure
[koo-reh]
do for me
From くれる, showing someone does something for the speaker’s benefit.
ほめてくれてありがとう。
Thanks for praising me.
て
te
[teh]
and / te-form connector
Connects くれる to what follows, as in 'for doing ...'
言ってくれて自信が出たよ。
Hearing you say that gave me confidence.
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