How do you say "to get off" in Japanese?

降りる

oriru

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to get off" is 降りる (oriru).

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Pronunciation

降りる is written using kanji. Romanised as oriru, it sounds roughly like "oh-ree-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Oriru (降りる) combines ori (descend) with ru (do). It means to get off a vehicle, descend stairs, or exit elevated positions.

Example sentence

彼は上手に降ります。

Kare wa jouzu ni orimasu.

He to get offs well.

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How to remember 降りる

Oriru has ori meaning down or descend. When you oriru, gravity pulls you back to a lower level.

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Questions about 降りる

How do you pronounce 降りる?

降りる is romanised as oriru. Say it roughly like "oh-ree-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 降りる formal or casual?

降りる is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 降りる written in Japanese?

降りる is written using kanji. Oriru (降りる) combines ori (descend) with ru (do).

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