居る

Reading

Kana: おる

Romaji: oru

Definitions

v5r

vi

1

to be (animate); to be; to exist

Note: word usually written using kana alone; humble (kenjougo) language

v5r

aux-v

2

verb indicating continuing action or state (i.e. to be ..ing)

Note: after the -te form of a verb

3

indicates contempt or disdain for another's actions

Note: after -masu base of verb

See also: やがる

Kanji

居

Readings: キョ、 コ、 い.る、 -い、 お.る

Meanings: reside, to be, exist, live with

Example Sentences

誰(だれ)かいる？

➥Is anybody here?

誰(だれ)かいるの？

➥Is somebody there?

家(いえ)にいたい。

➥I would rather stay at home.

ネコがいる。

➥There is a cat.

兄(あに)がいます。

➥I have an older brother.

兄弟(きょうだい)はいるか。

➥Do you have any brothers?