起おこる
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
1. to occur; to happen
It's fine, isn't it? No particular problems have occurred, after all.
Kanji used
to occur
Pitch accent
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Top 900
Used in vocabulary (10 in total)
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to well up; to burst; to arise
to well up; to burst; to arise
Examples (200 in total)
When did this occur?
Something happened.
Where did it happen?
Hey, what's going on?
Nothing happened after all.
What is going on here?
I wonder what has happened to her.
What'll happen next?
It is inevitable that some changes will take place.
What actually happened?
All at once there was an explosion.
An unforgettable event occurred.
You never know what'll happen.
What happened, Sally?
This is the way in which it happened.
The tragedy happened suddenly.
Some unexpected difficulties have arisen.
There is no knowing what may happen.
He was afraid about what was going to happen.
I don't really remember what happened.
No matter what happens, I won't be surprised.
Another problem has arisen.
Is there a chance that'll happen?
This is how it happened.
There is no knowing what will happen tomorrow.
What happened in consequence?
What will happen to her?
What do you think happened here?
Something bad is going to happen.
Has anything strange happened?
That'll probably happen today.
What's going on there now?
Do you believe war will start?
I've got a feeling that something is about to happen.
It may occur at any moment.
Something strange is happening.
A misfortune befell him.
If you do that, neither problem will occur.
I really want to know what's going on here.
I was astonished to hear what had happened.
No matter what happens, you must not give up.
That is how the accident occurred.
Nothing has resulted from her prayer.
Everybody was anxious to know what had happened.
A revolution broke out in that country.
It happened while I wasn't looking.
A fire broke out during that night.
A terrible thing happened last week.
In fact, the opposite is more likely to occur.
A cry arose from the crowd.
It came about in this way.
The war resulted from a mistaken policy.
The accident happened late at night.
What happened at that intersection?
No matter what happens, I'll keep my promise.
Special cases certainly occur.
The accident took place at that corner.
It happened last October.
How many wars are going on at this time?
It is impossible to tell what will happen in that country.
Did something happen to me? I can't remember a thing.
This is not the first time this has happened.
Please describe what occurred there.
Even though it should have happened right before my eyes, I cannot understand it.
It's fine, isn't it? No particular problems have occurred, after all.
Such a strange thing is not likely to happen.
Stay calm whatever happens.
This is the place where the incident happened.
How did this dangerous state come about?
The time when such things could happen is past.
I had a feeling that something dreadful was happening.
The war took place 45 years ago.
That war broke out immediately after that.
Whatever happens, keep calm.
I know the exact time when that happened.
No one knows what's going to happen.
For a moment, we didn't know what had happened.
Such a thing can't happen in Japan.
In reality, such a thing cannot happen.
What followed was still worse.
His illness resulted from drinking too much.
This is where the accident happened.
I don't know when, but it'll happen someday.
Such things can happen from time to time.
I'm wondering what will happen if I push this button.
Do you remember what happened on this day last year?
Strange things happened on her birthday.
There is no way for a dispute to occur.
Supposing war broke out, what would you do?
She refused to speak of what had happened.
How did all this come about?
There is no telling what may happen next year.
Who can predict what will happen in the future?
So the timing of the events that were supposed to happen was off, huh?
We should obey the law no matter what happens.
The news created a lot of confusion.
Do you know what time that accident happened?
If another tremor occurs, it will really be dangerous.
He described exactly what happened.
It doesn't happen often.
Too many things happened in a short time.
And then, finally, something unexpected happened.
The accident was caused by an error on the part of the driver.
The 1990's saw various incidents.
It happened between eight and ten.
A big earthquake occurred in India yesterday.
Eventually, a breakdown occurs in that life as well.
An emergency may occur at any time.
Did that accident really happen last year?
Did you hear what happened to John?
The accident happened on Sunday at about 3:00.
Something must have happened to Bob yesterday.
I have a feeling that something irreversible is going to happen.
What would you do if another war occurred?
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.
Whatever happens, you must keep calm.
The traffic accident happened before my very eyes.
No one knows what'll happen in the future.
Why didn't you tell us this was going to happen?
A lot of people are waiting to see what is going to happen.
I had no idea that this was going to happen.
That kind of thing can happen when you're in a hurry.
No matter what happens, I'm not changing my mind.
There is no knowing what will happen in the future.
What is happening before your eyes, that is all of reality.
You haven't forgotten what happened to you, have you?
The culprit was there when the incident occurred.
An extremely terrible thing happened to him.
We were hoping something interesting would happen.
I just hope nothing goes wrong this time.
See that this never happens again.
This has come about through several causes.
Even if I were to say it, nothing in particular would happen.
What did you say in relation to what happened yesterday?
The next moment, a small explosion occurs in midair.
You never can tell what will happen in the future.
Even so, the possibility of errors occurring is not zero.
They continued eating as if nothing had happened.
I think it's unlikely that a situation like this one would ever occur again.
I have a feeling that something dreadful is going to happen.
Such a thing has happened many a time to me.
It seems that at least a full-scale battle has not yet occurred.
Something funny is always happening in our class.
It seems they were unable to perceive what happened because it was too fast.
I know that something is happening outside my field of vision.
A lot of things happened and my schedule was messed up.
But there is also a possibility that such trouble could happen again.
He was living in London when the war broke out.
A strange incident happened during his speech.
The accident took place on the evening of last Sunday.
I assure you that an error like this will never happen again.
The most incredible thing about miracles is that they happen.
The accident happened two hours ago.
Do not change your mind, whatever happens.
Suddenly, Jack realized what had happened to him.
When the fire broke out, he was sound asleep.
What happens to all the wood?
Since then, a great deal of change has occurred in Japan.
The document records that the war broke out in 1700.
What happened to them is still a mystery.
Just as we are talking, there was a loud explosion.
We all pondered over what had taken place.
He told me that whatever might happen, he was prepared for it.
Don't you think it of no use worrying about what will happen tomorrow?
No matter what may happen, I am always prepared for it.
Something must have happened to him on the way.
She dreaded having to tell him what had happened.
Television enables us to know what is happening today.
It happened to me about a year ago.
A small explosion of light occurs, and for an instant, the field of vision is filled with light.
How did such a strange thing come about?
I'll do my best to ensure that such mistakes don't occur in the future.
He went on talking as though nothing had happened.
Whatever happens, I'll stick to my principles to the bitter end.
No one can understand how the accident happened.
He was living in England when the war broke out.
All the symptoms occurred around Shibuya Station.
Conflicts break out between peoples who hold different faiths.
The other day something horrible happened in a Tokyo suburb.
Some ingredients can spoil, so it's best to keep them in the refrigerator.
The other day, something horrible happened in the busy square.
The murder happened between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.
You never can tell what might happen if Tom meets Mary.
Please keep me informed of what is happening there.
Nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
I can't believe that this is happening. Please tell me that it's a lie!
I'd like to talk to you about what happened at school yesterday.
What happens to the daughter is a first-time experience for the mother, too.
War breaks out when nations try to form their own empires.
When the earthquake occurred, I happened to be watching TV.
He returned home from Europe in 1941, when the war broke out.
This story says a lot about what has happened to America.
There is nothing as ugly as the disputes that arise over money.
This kind of thing doesn't occur very often.
Should anything happen to you, let us know at once.
I was trying to tell him what had really happened, but he cut me short.
No matter what happens, you must be here by nine.
Whatever happens, please remember I'll stand by you.
He had been working in the factory for three years when the accident occurred.
Last night an explosion took place at a fireworks factory.