Japanese

いる
Meaning: to enter; to set (of the sun); to go in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 入る 入らない
Polite 入ります 入りません
Past 入った 入らなかった
Polite + Past 入りました 入りませんでした
Te-form 入って 入らなくて
Potential 入れる 入れない
Passive 入られる 入られない
Causative 入らせる 入らせない
Causative + Passive 入らされる 入らされない
Imperative 入れ 入るな

Handwriting

入
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Example sentences

The sun set, and it became quiet all around.
彼の技術は神に入っていた
His skill had entered the realm of the divine.

Usage Notes

In modern Japanese, 'iru' is often used in literary contexts or fixed expressions like 'hi ga iru' (sun sets) or 'ki ni iru' (to like). 'Hairu' is more common for physical entry.

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