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居いる
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be (of animate objects); to exist
2. to stay
Auxiliary verb (1-dan)
Usually written in kana
3. to be ...-ing
after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action
4. to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing state
Alt. forms
いる
93%
居いる
6%
Kanji used
居
to be (animate object)
Pitch accent
い
る
Top 2000
Conjugations...Used in: 2626
Used in vocabulary (6 in total)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be under someone's influence; to imitate someone's style; to follow someone's customs
3 more...
Examples (36 in total)
Am I the only one here?
I want to stay a bit longer.
I had no one to talk with.
There was nobody about.
Were you there, too?
Are they here?
Were you in Boston, too?
There isn't a person on the street.
I was at home then.
Open the door. I know you're in there.
She's not here right now.
Were you both here yesterday?
He's at the next corner.
I will stay home tomorrow.
I stayed home all day.
Pablo and María were here.
Some people in the world suffer from hunger.
He has two women in his life.
You may stay here if you want to.
Which group is your friend in?
You can stay here as long as you like.
John stayed at home as he was told.
Why are Tom and Mary here?
I lived in Nagoya for over a month.
I may stay here until Monday.
You have a good friend in me.
I'll stay for a while longer if you don't mind.
Can we stay here until it stops raining?
There were no more than five passengers in the bus.
How long do you plan to stay on this island?
I wish that he were here to help us.
He betrayed us by telling the enemy where we were.
There are three different types of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't.
He must be at home. I see his car in his garage.
Go and see if Mr. Wilson is at home.
Were you here last night?