Let’s remember how to use “てもらう/ てあげる” form in Japanese.
Verb てform + Giving or Receiving
Actions can also “be given” and “be received.”
The difference is the receiver’s feeling.
～てもらう
When Person A does something to Person B and then Person B is pleased, Person B uses ”てもらう” form in Japanese.
Examples:
① わたしは まいにち ははに おべんとうを つくって もらいます。
My mom makes a bento lunch for me every day. (I feel grateful to my mom.)
② わたしは きのう ともだちに えいごを おしえて もらいました。
My friend taught me English yesterday. (I feel grateful to my friend.)
～てあげる
”てあげる” form is used when Person A does something for Person B. Person A expects Person B’s thanks.
Examples:
③ 夫（おっと）は 妻（つま）のために 夕食（ゆうしょく）を 用意（ようい）してあげました。
The husband made dinner for his wife.
(He wants his wife to be pleased.)
④ 彼（かれ）は おばあさんの 荷物（にもつ）を 持って（もって）あげました。
He helped carry an elderly woman’s luggage.
(He wanted to help the elderly woman.)
Yukiko
