- 1. [v1, vi] to be (of animate objects); to exist (uk)
- 2. [v1, vi] to stay (uk)
- 3. [aux-v, v1] to be ...-ing — after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action (uk)
- 4. [aux-v, v1] to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed — after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing state (uk)
Kanji in this word
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居
reside, to be, exist, live withOn: キョ (kyo)、 コ (ko)Kun: い.る (i.ru)、 -い (-i)、 お.る (o.ru)
Example Sentences
民主主義に対する信頼をなくした者もいる。
minshushugi ni taisuru shinrai wonakushita mono moiru .
Some have lost faith in democracy.
映画に行くのと家にいるの、どっちがいい？
eiga ni iku noto ie niiruno , dotchigaii ？
Which would you rather do, go to the cinema or stay at home?
すっかり食べ終わってはいない。
sukkari tabe owa ttehainai .
I haven't quite finished eating.