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Definition and meaning of 送る - おくる in Japanese

おくる送る
okuru

N4

1.send

godan ~る verb / transitive

手紙を送ります。
I send a letter.
2.to send (somebody) off

godan ~る verb / transitive

空港まで送るよ。
I'll send you off to the airport.
おくる送る
okuru

N4

1.send or dispatch something to someone.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼は毎日メールを送る。
He sends emails every day.
荷物を送る手続きをしました。
I completed the procedures to send the package.
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2.accompany or bid farewell to someone.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

友達を駅まで送る。
I will take my friend to the station.
両親を空港まで送る。
I will see off my parents to the airport.
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3.say goodbye or send off someone.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼女を送る日が来た。
The day came to bid farewell to her.
家族と共に彼を送った。
He was sent off with his family.
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4.dedicate time or live one's life.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

毎日を大切に過ごすために、時間を有意義に送ることが大切です。
It is important to spend time meaningfully in order to cherish each day.
友達と楽しい時間を過ごすことは、幸せな人生を送る秘訣です。
Spending enjoyable time with friends is the key to living a happy life.
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5.send or deliver something to someone.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

私はメッセージを友達に送る。
I send a message to my friend.
郵便局で手紙を送ることができます。
You can send a letter at the post office.
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6.send or to deliver.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼は手紙を送る。
He sends a letter.
私はプレゼントを送る。
I send a present.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

definition
送る おくる
送る おくる

WORD OF THE DAY

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