Meaning of 来る in Japanese
Definition of 来る
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(vk, vi, aux-v) to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to arrive
１０時までに来ます。
I'll come by 10. -
to come back; to do ... and come back
私の父は私に、ぜひそこを見てくるようにといった。
My father insisted that I should go to see the place. - to come to be; to become; to get; to grow; to continue
- (vk, vi) to come from; to be caused by; to derive from
- to come to (i.e. "when it comes to spinach ...")
Words related to 来る
- (exp) (something) has become possible; (something) is now possible
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(v1, vi) to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task
申し訳ないけど長居できないんですよ。
I'm sorry, I can't stay long. -
to be ready; to be completed
「論文できましたか」「いや、残念ですが、まだ書き終えていません」
"Is the essay ready?" "No, I'm sorry. I haven't finished writing it yet." - to be made; to be built
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to be good at; to be permitted (to do)
トイレお借りできますか。
May I use your toilet? -
to become intimate; to take up (with somebody)
あの二人はどうもできているらしい。
They seem to be in love with each other. -
to grow; to be raised
オレンジは暖かい国で出来る。
Oranges grow in warm countries. - to become pregnant
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(exp) as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
できるだけ多くの本を読みなさい。
Read as many books as you can.
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(n) as ... as one can
私はできる限りあなたの援助をします。
I'll help you as much as I can.
- (n) as soon as possible; ASAP
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(n) the coming days
来る日も来る日も雪が降っている。
It has been snowing day after day.
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(n) every day
あのかわいい鳥は来る日も来る日も鳴いてばかりいた。
That pretty bird did nothing but sing day after day.
