訪れる
ōtureruverb★Intermediate
formalinformal
To go to a place or person, typically to see or meet them.
観光客がその寺院を訪れる
Tourists visit that temple.
病院に医者を訪れる
The doctor visited the hospital.
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Can be used for both physical visits and metaphorical visits (e.g., ideas, memories).
Collocations
家を訪れるto visit a house寺院を訪れるto visit a temple友人を訪れるto visit a friend
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Related Phrases
訪問phrase
a visit
訪問者phrase
a visitor
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use '訪れる' for more formal or respectful visits, such as visiting a temple or a superior's home.
⚡Gold Rule
Purposeful Visits
'訪れる' often implies a purposeful or planned visit, unlike casual drop-ins.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Japanese '訪る' (au), meaning 'to visit' or 'to ask after'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts, but can also be informal depending on the situation. Can imply a purposeful or planned visit.
Word Breakdown
訪
to visit or ask after
rootれる
passive or potential suffix
suffix和英辞典