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乗る — meaning in English

noru

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English meaning

  • aboard adv On or into a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle.
  • board verb To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
  • embark verb To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
  • ride verb To travel while sitting on and controlling a horse, bike, or similar vehicle.

Senses

乗る is used for these senses in English:

  • aboard On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]
  • board (transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
  • embark (transitive) To cover or enclose with bark.
  • get on (intransitive) To cope or manage (over time); to handle a situation; to perform or make progress.
  • get on (slang) To do drugs; to get drunk; to buy drugs; to regularly use drugs.

aboard — full definition

  1. adv On or into a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle.
  2. prep On or onto (a ship, plane, train, etc.).

board — full definition

  1. verb To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
  2. verb To provide or receive regular meals and a place to sleep, usually for payment.
  3. noun A flat, thin piece of wood or similar rigid material.
  4. noun A group of people who officially manage or advise a company or organization.

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