Grammar Point
やる
Meaning
give
Pronunciation
Slow Speed
Natural Speed
Usage
A way of saying giving and receiving when the person giving something is the subject.
It is used when the object of “giving” is a plant or animal.
与える人 は/が 受ける人 に sth をやる
The giver / gives sth to the receiver
Connection
N を + やる
Example Sentence1
犬にエサをやります。
Slow Speed
Natural Speed
I give food to the dog.
inu ni esa o yarimasu.
犬 (いぬ, inu) = dog エサ (えさ, esa) = food
Example Sentence2
植物に水をやる。
Slow Speed
Natural Speed
I water the plants.
shokubutsu ni mizu o yaru.
植物 (しょくぶつ, shokubutsu) = plants 水 (みず, mizu) = water
Similar Expressions
あげる