Speaking of "kureru" and "ageru," one needs to be careful with "-te
ageru." If you use it when speaking to the person who you are doing the
favor for, it can sound pushy. A good alternative is the "shiyou" or
more formally "shimashou." For example, while "katte ageru" can sound
pushy, "kaou" or the more formal "kaimashou" is a more neutral way of
telling someone you will buy something for them.
Aaron
On Saturday, December 31, 2005, at 10:14 AM, ai3131 wrote:
> I would like to know about the verb "kureru", which I read is an
> honorific meant to refer to in-bound giving. For example, when a man
> wants to say "I bought him some tools", one would say "Boku wa kare ni
> sukunai no dôgu wo katte ageta." However, if the reciving party (in
> this case, his elder brother) were to say "He bought me some tools",
> he would say "Kare wa boku ni sukunai no dôgu wo katte kureta".
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> I've heard this verb used in Japanese conversation quite often, but I
> may be mistaken here. I wait for your reply. A happy New Year's eve to
> all.
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