居る
Reading
Kana:
いる
Romaji:
iru
Definitions
1
2
to stay
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
3
(after the -te form of a verb) verb indicating continuing action or state (i.e. to be ..ing, to have been ..ing)
Note:
the い is sometimes dropped
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
Kanji
Readings: キョ、 コ、 い.る、 -い、 お.る
Meanings: reside, to be, exist, live with
Example Sentences
居る
Reading
Kana:
おる
Romaji:
oru
Definitions
1
to be (animate); to be; to exist
Note:
word usually written using kana alone; humble (kenjougo) language
2
verb indicating continuing action or state (i.e. to be ..ing)
Note:
after the -te form of a verb
3
Kanji
Readings: キョ、 コ、 い.る、 -い、 お.る
Meanings: reside, to be, exist, live with