What is 'いる' called in English?

'いる' in English is called "Are". Are refers to: 動詞「be」の現在形複数形。主語の存在、状態、性質を示すのに使われる。

How do you pronounce 'Are' and 'いる'?

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English: "They are good friends." | Japanese: "彼らは良い友達です。"

verb

English to Japanese Dictionary

いる

いる in English:are

IPA:eə

Phonetic:イル

Plural: are

Quick Answer • 要約

are の日本語の意味は「いる」です。 (動詞「be」の現在形複数形。主語の存在、状態、性質を示すのに使われる。)

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verb
いる
The present tense plural form of the verb 'to be', used to indicate existence, state, or quality of the subject.
動詞「be」の現在形複数形。主語の存在、状態、性質を示すのに使われる。

“They are good friends.”

彼らは良い友達です。

“You are very kind.”

あなたはとても親切です。

“We are going to the market.”

私たちは市場に行きます。

In Japanese:

あるです

third person singularis

past tensewas

past tensewere

present participlebeing

How are you?expression

A common greeting asking about someone's well-being.

Are you sure?expression

Asking if someone is certain about something.

What are you doing?expression

Asking about someone's current activity.