N4
おる (oru)
おる
to be, to exist (humble form of いる)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
「いる」の謙譲語で、自分や身内の動作や状態を表す時に使います。目上の人に対してへりくだった表現をする際に用います。Humble form of 'iru', used to refer to one's own or one's family's actions or state. Used when speaking humbly to superiors.
📝 Example Sentences
私は今、東京におります。
I am in Tokyo now.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おる"!
私は現在、受付に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「おります」は自分や身内が「いる」ことをへりくだって言う時に使います。
English: 'Orimasu' is used to humbly state that oneself or one's family 'is'.
English: 'Orimasu' is used to humbly state that oneself or one's family 'is'.
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