🇯🇵 How to say

“to come” in Japanese

来るくる
Illustration of "to come" in a Japanese cultural setting
A group of friends is waiting at a train station. They are excitedly looking at the arrival board, anticipating the moment their train will come and take them on an adventure. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and joy.

Usage note

来る (くる) means 'to come' and is commonly used when talking about people or things arriving. It’s a basic verb that you will use often in daily conversations.

Examples

  • 友達が来る。

    My friend is coming.

  • 明日、先生が来る。

    The teacher is coming tomorrow.

  • バスが来る。

    The bus is coming.

Quick check

What does "来る" mean?

  • A. to come
  • B. to eat
  • C. to listen
  • D. to sleep

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