Vocab Info
N4 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb, Auxiliary verb
居るto be (animate), to exist, to be ..ing, to (have the audacity to) do
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to be (animate), to be, to exist
Humble (kenjougo) language, Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ru' ending, Auxiliary verb
2.
to be ...-ing
after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or stateGodan verb with 'ru' ending, Auxiliary verb
3.
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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あなたは日本に何年居られましたか。
How long were you in Japan?
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.
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!'
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.
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.
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