Vocab Info
N4 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb, Auxiliary verb
居るto be (animate), to exist, to be ..ing, to (have the audacity to) do
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う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
1.
to be (animate), to be, to exist
Humble (kenjougo) language, Usually written using kana alone
う-verb (る), Auxiliary verb
2.
to be ...-ing
after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state3.
to (have the audacity to) do
after -masu base of verb; indicates contempt or disdain for another's actions,See Also:
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居る 【おる】
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お
る
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Examples
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あなたは日本に何年居られましたか。
How long were you in Japan?
- N4
ここは蚊もゴキブリも居らんから快適だ。
There are no mosquitoes or cockroaches here, so it's pleasant.
- N4
上司が部下に:「おぉ、こんな所に居ったのか!」
Boss to subordinate: 'Oh, you were in a place like this were you!'
- N4
今日は水曜日なので、午後の二時までは会社に居ります。
Because today is Wednesday, I will be at the office until 2 in the afternoon.
- N3
森林伐採のせいで、この辺りにはリスも居らんようになった。
Due to the clearing of the forest, there are not even squirrels in this area.
- N3
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