Translation and Meaning of: 遣る - yaru

The Japanese word 「遣る」 (yaru) is a quite versatile verb that can be translated in various ways depending on the context. The origin of this verb dates back to ancient Japan, reflecting various linguistic and cultural changes. 「遣る」 is commonly used to indicate the action of "doing" something and also has connotations of "sending" or "dispatching," especially in more formal contexts.

Etymologically, 「遣る」 is composed of the kanji 「遣」 (which means "send" or "dispatch") and the pronunciation derived from the verb 「やる」. The radical 「辶」 associated with the kanji is generally related to movements or actions of displacement, which well reflects the idea of sending or dispatching something. The spoken form, 「やる」 (yaru), has evolved over the centuries and is now widely used in contemporary Japanese.

「やる」 has several practical applications. Besides its basic meaning of "to do," it is also used to indicate more specific expressions such as feeding animals or plants, colloquial expressions like "I'll give it a try," or even in younger and more informal contexts to indicate the act of challenging or completing a task. This verb is frequently present in everyday life, used in various situations, from daily routines to slang. Moreover, 「遣る」 can manifest in various verbal constructions and identify nuances in Japanese, illustrating the semantic richness of the language.

In daily life, this word proves essential, both in informal and more serious conversations. For example, in work environments, 「遣る」 can be used when delegating tasks, emphasizing the responsibility of "sending" a task to someone. However, it is important for Japanese language students to understand its nuances, as variations of the verb can alter the formality and tone of the conversation. The multifaceted nature of 「遣る」 makes it an interesting and crucial term for speaking and understanding the Japanese language effectively.

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Verb conjugation of 遣る

• 遣る - Infinitive dictionary form
• 遣る - passive form
• 遣らせる - causative form
• 遣る - Honorific form
• 遣られる - Honorific passive form

Synonyms and similar words

• やる (yaru) - Do; make; give (in an informal context)
• 送る (okuru) - Send; dispatch (something or someone to a place)
• 派遣する (haken suru) - Delegate; send (people for specific tasks)
• 出す (dasu) - Put out; send (something out, like a delivery)
• 発送する (hassou suru) - Send; dispatch (specifically related to shipments)
• 投げる (nageru) - launch; throw (something)
• 打つ (utsu) - Hit; strike; throw (like a ball)
• 実行する (jikkou suru) - Execute; implement (an action or plan)

遣る

Romaji: yaru
Kana: やる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: to do; have sex; to kill; give (to the lower animals etc.); dispatch (a letter); to send; to study; to execute; Play (sports game); have (eat smoke drink); Paddling (a boat); run or operate (a restaurant)

Meaning in English: to do;to have sexual intercourse;to kill;to give (to inferiors animals etc.);to dispatch (a letter);to send;to study;to perform;to play (sports game);to have (eat drink smoke);to row (a boat);to run or operate (a restaurant)

Definition: Make an effort to move your body.

Example Sentences - (遣る) yaru

See below some example sentences:

彼は使命を遣るために出発した。

Kare wa shimei o yaru tame ni shuppatsu shita

He left to fulfill his mission.

He went out to take on a mission.

• 彼 (kare) - He
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 使命 (shimei) - mission
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 遣る (yaru) - accomplish
• ために (tameni) - For
• 出発 (shuppatsu) - Match
• した (shita) - past tense of the verb "to do"