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おる
oru
Description
「おる」は「いる」のかたい言い方で、自分のことをへりくだって言うときによく使います。
"おる" is a formal way of saying "いる" and is often used when humbly referring to oneself.
ていねいに「おります」の形にして、ビジネスや電話でよく話します。
In the polite form "おります," it is commonly used in business and on the phone.
Meanings
おるoru
to be, to exist (humble form of iru)
今、家におります。
I am at home now.
おるoru
to be (in progress); doing (humble auxiliary, ~te oru)
今、資料を作っております。
I am currently preparing the materials.
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Notes
- Nuance
おる is humble/formal for いる; often heard as おります on the phone or in business.
- Grammar
after て-form (〜ております) it makes the progressive politely humble.
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