Translation of Japanese word "来る" to English
来る
くる
[kuru]
IPA: /kɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo move nearer to the point of perspective.
How to use
来る (kuru) — 'to come'. Irregular verb (Group 3). きます (polite), きた (past). いらっしゃる — honorific form. 来てください — Please come. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to come
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 来る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くる
Romaji Transcription: kuru
Example Sentences
友達が来るので待っています。
ともだちが くるので まっています。
I'm waiting for my friend to arrive.
彼は来週来ます。
かれは らいしゅう くるます。
He is coming next week.
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Common phrases
- 来てください— Please come
- いつ来ますか？— When are you coming?
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #35 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "来る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "来る" means "to come" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "来る"?▼
The word "来る" is read as "くる" (kuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "友達が来るので待っています。".
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