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居ること
iru koto
being present
その部屋に居ることが許可されています
You are allowed to be present in that room.
general
The state of being present or existing in a place
彼はその場所に居ることが必要です
He needs to be present at that location.
この建物に居ることは禁止されています
It is forbidden to be present in this building.
This phrase is often used in formal or official contexts to describe presence or existence in a place.
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
This phrase is often used in formal or official contexts, such as in legal documents or official announcements.
Gold Rule
Presence vs. Existence
While both いる and 居ること can refer to presence, いる is more casual and often used in everyday conversation, while 居ること is more formal and often used in writing or official contexts.
Word Origin
Combination of the verb いる (to be present) and the noun こと (thing/state)
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in formal or official contexts to describe presence or existence in a place. It can also be used to describe the state of being present in a metaphorical sense, such as being present in someone's mind or thoughts.
Word Breakdown
居る
to be present
verbこと
thing/state
noun和英辞典