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N2
やどる (yadoru)
宿る

to dwell, to reside, to be born (in), to take shelter, to be reflected

💡 Nuance & Usage: Can mean for a spirit or emotion to dwell within something, or for a physical thing to reside or take shelter. Also used for a fetus to be conceived/dwell in the womb, or for light/emotions to be reflected in eyes. ある場所に一時的に留まる、または何かの内に精神や感情などが存在する様子。

📝 Example Sentences

彼の目には深い悲しみが宿っていた。
Deep sorrow dwelled in his eyes.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "宿る"!

その湖には神聖な力が_______と信じられている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 神聖な力や精神的なものが、ある場所に「宿る」という表現が一般的です。
English: It is common to say that a sacred power or spiritual entity 'dwells' (宿る) in a place.
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