- to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to arrive
- to come back; to do ... and come backword usually written using kana aloneafter the -te form of a verbsee also
- to come to be; to become; to get; to grow; to continueword usually written using kana aloneafter the -te form of a verb
- to come from; to be caused by; to derive from
- to come to (i.e. "when it comes to spinach ...")see also
Kuru verb - special class; intransitive verb
Kuru verb - special class; intransitive verb; auxiliary verb
Kuru verb - special class; intransitive verb
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- to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to arrive
- to come back; to do ... and come back
- to come to be; to become; to get; to grow; to continue
- to come from; to be caused by; to derive from
- to come to (i.e. "when it comes to spinach ...")
This meaning is used when describing someone or something moving towards a specific location, whether physical or temporal.
This meaning indicates the action of returning after going somewhere or doing something.
This meaning shows the process of something changing or developing into a certain state.
This meaning suggests the origin or reason behind something.
This meaning is used to introduce a topic or shift focus to a specific subject.
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I think it is certain that there is intelligent life in this universe, but the likelihood of that life coming to Earth is practically nil.
Whoa, if we keep chatting, despite actually arriving early, we'll end up late!