窓の外に時折、小鳥がやってくる。
Occasionally, a small bird comes to the window.
Japanese
やってくる
やってくる
Meaning: to come along; to arrive; to come around
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Example sentences
When spring comes around, the cherry blossoms in the park begin to bloom.
勝負を決する瞬間がやってきた。
The moment to decide the victory or defeat has come.
彼は友人を訪ねるために遠方からやってきた。
He traveled from a distant place to visit his friend.
クラスに転校生がやってきた。
A transfer student came to our class.
彼は約束通り、午後三時にやってきた。
He arrived at three o'clock in the afternoon, just as promised.
田舎から東京まではるばるやってきた。
I came all the way from the countryside to Tokyo.
サーカスの一座が街にやってきた。
A circus troupe came to town.
春になると、燕が軒下に巣を作るためにやってくる。
When spring comes, swallows arrive to build nests under the eaves.
ついに野球の開幕戦の日がやってきた。
Finally, the day of the baseball opening game has arrived.
Usage Notes
Used when something or someone approaches or a season/time arrives.
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