おる

to be (animate)

N3 #5,861

Also a form of

Meanings

also 居る

  1. godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana, humble to be (animate); to be; to exist
  2. auxiliary verb, godan verb, after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action to be ...-ing
  3. after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing state to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
  4. suffix, godan verb, after the -masu stem of a verb; indicates contempt or disdain for another's actions to (have the audacity to) do

In sentences

お噂うわさは伺うかがっております。 I've heard a lot about you. #227401

ご親切しんせつは十分じゅうぶんわかっております。 I'm quite aware of your kindness. #217098

ご無沙汰ぶさたしております。 Long time no see. #13117711

両替りょうがえは承うけたまわっておりません。 We don't exchange money. #2244802

大変たいへんご無沙汰ぶさたしております。 I've been silent for a long time. #9207314

おれ、しけてる。 I'm broke. #1325194

伝言でんごんが届とどいております。 You have a message here. #124937

おれのワイフだ。 She's my wife. #1325176