How do you say "To come" in Japanese?

"To come" in Japanese is "来る". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘To come’ in Japanese

Q: What does "来る" mean in English?

"来る" means "To come" in English. Usage tip: [来る] is written with the kanji [来] but here it's read (くる). That verb often shows up in club or venue talk as [よく来る] "come often" or [また来る] "come again."

来る

kuru

[koo-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [来る] is written with the kanji [来] but here it's read (くる). That verb often shows up in club or venue talk as [よく来る] "come often" or [また来る] "come again."

Phrase Breakdown

来る

kuru

[koo-roo]

to come

来る (くる) means “to come.” Used for coming to club practice or meetings. Polite: 来ます (きます).

Example

つぎのれんしゅうも来る？

Will you come to the next practice too?

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