参る — meaning in English

English meaning

• come verb To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
• go verb To move or travel from one place toward another.

Senses

参る is used for these senses in English:

• come (intransitive) To move nearer to the point of perspective.
• go (intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or cars, or intangible things such as moods or information.)

come — full definition

1. verb To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
2. verb To arrive or take place.
3. verb To reach a particular state, condition, or result.
4. verb To originate from a particular place, background, or source.
5. verb To have an orgasm.

go — full definition

1. verb To move or travel from one place toward another.
2. verb To function or proceed in a particular way.
3. noun An attempt or turn at doing something.
4. adj Ready and functioning correctly; cleared to proceed (chiefly in launch/technical contexts).
5. noun An ancient strategy board game for two players who try to control territory on a grid using black and white stones.

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