やる
(Yaru)
To give an object to a subordinate, a child, an animal, or a plant.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + を + やる
- ＋Usually used for animals, plants, or close younger relatives
Examples
1.
毎朝、犬に散歩の後で水をやる。
Maiasa, inu ni sanpo no nochi de mizu wo yaru.
Every morning, I give water to the dog after the walk.
「Daily pet care」
2.
庭の花に水をやってください。
Niwa no hana ni mizu wo ya te kudasai.
Please give the garden flowers some water.
「Gardening task」
Practice
I gave food to the cat because it looked hungry.
おなかが空いてそうだったので、猫にエサを___。
Romaji also accepted