Word details
乗る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乗る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to board; to take; to embark
Examples
１１時の列車に乗るつもりです。
I'm catching the 11:00 train.
2
to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to jump on; to sit on; to mount
Examples
そんなに沢山パンに乗るんか？
You really put that much in the sandwich?
3
to reach; to go over; to pass
Examples
「騙された」と言ってしまえばそれまでですが、「うまい話」に乗った当人であることは間違いありません。
If you say "I was tricked," well that's certainly so but there's no mistaking that you were the one who signed up on a "sweet deal".
4
to follow; to stay (on track); to go with (the times, etc.)
5
to take part; to participate; to join
6
to get into the swing (and sing, dance, etc.)
7
to be deceived; to be taken in
8
Usu. with an adverb of manner, e.g. よく乗る
to be carried; to be spread; to be scattered
9
Usu. with an adverb of manner, e.g. よく乗る
to stick; to attach; to take; to go on
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
乗
ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join
9 strokesFrequency 377JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ジョウショウ
Kun
の.る-の.りの.せる
Nanori
のり
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