Translation of Japanese word "入る" to English
入る
はいる
[hairu]
IPA: /hairɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
How to use
入る (hairu) — 'to enter / go in'. Group 1 verb. はいります (polite), はいった (past). 入ってください — Please come in. お風呂に入る — take a bath.
🇬🇧 English
to enter
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 入る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はいる
Romaji Transcription: hairu
Example Sentences
私は学校に入る。
わたしは がっこう に はいる。
I enter the school.
ドアをあけて入ることができます。
ドアを あけて はいる ことが できます。
You can enter by opening the door.
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Common phrases
- 入ってください— Please come in
- お風呂に入る— to take a bath
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Frequency rank: #56 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "入る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "入る" means "to enter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "入る"?▼
The word "入る" is read as "はいる" (hairu). 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: "Refers to the act of entering a place or organization.".
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