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起こる
okoru
Description
「起こる」は、何かの出来事や問題が新しく生まれる時に使います。
"起こる" is used when an event or problem newly arises.
事故や地震など、思いがけないことが「起こる」ことが多いです。
Unexpected things like accidents or earthquakes often "起こる".
Meanings
起こるokoru
to happen, to occur, to take place
昨日、大きな地震が起こった。
A big earthquake happened yesterday.
起こるokoru
to arise, to break out (event, feeling)
二人の間に問題が起こった。
A problem arose between the two.
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Notes
- Nuance
起こる is intransitive (something happens on its own); 起こす is transitive (someone causes it).
- Nuance
often used for events, accidents, and disasters rather than everyday small actions.
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