宿やどる

や

ど

る

Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

dwell; reside; exist within

Used for abstract things like feelings, spirits, or qualities residing in a person, place, or object. Often poetic or literary.

様さま

が

宿やど

る

と

言い

わ

れ

て

いる

。

It is said that a deity dwells in this shrine.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

stay; lodge; take shelter

Refers to a person or animal temporarily staying or finding shelter somewhere, often overnight. Slightly formal or literary compared to 泊まる.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be in the womb

Specifically refers to an unborn child being in the mother's womb. A somewhat formal or literary expression.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be part of a constellation

Used in astronomy or mythology to describe a star or celestial body belonging to a constellation. Rare and domain-specific.

宿やどるUsage95%
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
やどるUsage5%
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially in casual or learner contexts.

泊とまる
泊まる is the common word for staying overnight at a hotel, inn, or someone's house. 宿る is more literary and often implies a temporary or sheltered stay, not necessarily a commercial lodging.
住すむ
住む means to live somewhere permanently. 宿る implies a temporary or non-permanent dwelling, or an abstract presence.

Derived from the noun 宿 (やど, 'lodging, inn') with the verbal suffix る. The kanji 宿 carries meanings of 'inn, lodging, dwell'.