2 Japanese words read oru

oru (おる) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 折る · おる.

折る

おる

To fold; to break or bend

N4verb·oru

How to remember it

折 means to fold/snap — bending something brittle until it gives.

Example sentences

  • 紙を折って鶴を作りました。

    かみをおってつるをつくりました。

    I folded paper to make a crane.

  • 枝を折らないでください。

    えだをおらないでください。

    Please don't break the branch.

Usage

Used for folding paper or snapping brittle things like branches, not shattering.

Related words

折れる曲げる壊す

おる

おる

To be (humble equivalent of いる)

N4verb·oru

How to remember it

The humble cousin of いる — it bows lower to show respect.

Example sentences

  • ここにおります。

    ここにおります。

    I am here.

  • 何も持っておりません。

    なにももっておりません。

    I don't have anything.

Usage

Extra-modest (謙譲) form of いる; used toward superiors in humble speech.

Related words

いるございますます参る

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