English–Japanese

“enter” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihairu

Example

部屋に入ります。heya ni hai ri ma su

I enter the room.

Illustration for 入る (enter)

How to say “enter” in Japanese

“Enter” in Japanese is 入る (hairu).

Describes moving from outside into a place or enclosed space.

Full entry for 入る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 入る

教室に入ります。kyō shitsu ni hai ri ma su

I enter the classroom.

玄関で靴を脱いで、家に入ります。gen kan de kutsu o nu i de ie ni hai ri ma su

I take off my shoes at the entrance and enter the house.

Tips for using 入る

  • Unlike English enter, 入る (hairu) normally marks a destination with に (ni), so the place entered is not a direct object.

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