居る
いる
iru
verbVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

居る (いる (iru)) means "to be (of animate objects)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be (of animate objects)

Also : to be · to stay · to exist · to be ...-ed · to be ...-ing · to have ...-ed

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Meaning ·

Imagine a tiny invisible ghost named Iru hiding inside you right now; you can't see him, but he is definitely there.

Example Sentences

ここにいます。

ここにいます。

I am here.

友だちが公園にいます。

ともだちがこうえんにいます。

My friend is in the park.

Kanji in this word

居
To Be / Exist / Reside
Kunい.る、い、お.る
Onきょ、こ
JLPT N3

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