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乗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乗る

乗る
のる
ノる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #366
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

Kanji in this Word

乗
9 strokes
Frequency: 377
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

ride
power
multiplication
record
counter for vehicles
board
mount
join

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.る
-の.り
の.せる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のり
乘
10 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

power
multiplication
record
counter for vehicles

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.る
の.せる
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