VocabJLPT N4
to come along
ExpressionKuru Verb - Special Class

Also written as やって来る

Definitions

  1. 1. to come along
  2. 2. to come around
  3. 3. to arrive at the present
This verb phrase means to come toward the speaker or to arrive, often used to describe something approaching or an event drawing near. It can also express that someone has been doing something up until now and is continuing to do so.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The teacher should be here soon.

Sentence 2

"I'll be right there" — yeah, sure.

Sentence 3

How do you get all the way here from there?

Sentence 4

The person who called earlier has arrived.

Sentence 5

Come on, hurry up — everyone's already here.