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VocabJLPT N4

to appear

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to appear
2. to come in sight
3. to be expressed (e.g. emotions)

This verb means "to appear" or "to show up," describing when something or someone comes into view or becomes visible. It can be used for physical appearances, like a person arriving, or abstract appearances, like symptoms showing up.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'll be right there," Tanaka said.

Sentence 2

Why has this problem come up now?

Sentence 3

Where did he come from?

Sentence 4

At that moment, the answer appeared!

Sentence 5

After a while, someone appears in front of the shop.