起こる
おこる
okoru
VocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Meaning
to occur
to happen · to take place · to arise
Signification
se produire
arriver · avoir lieu · survenir
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 起こる (おこる) means 'to occur'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to occur.
Example Sentences
地震が起こって建物が揺れた。
じしんがおこってたてものがゆれた。
An earthquake occurred and the building shook.
Un tremblement de terre s'est produit et le bâtiment a tremblé.
突然問題が起こった。
とつぜんもんだいがおこった。
A problem suddenly occurred.
Un problème est soudainement survenu.
Kanji in this word
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