kuru verb (irregular), intransitive verb, auxiliary verb
come back; do ... and come back
Auxiliary use after the -te form of a verb, indicating going somewhere to do something and then returning. Usually written in kana.
See also: 行ってくる
ちょっとコンビニに行ってくる。
I'll go to the convenience store and come back.
手を洗ってくるね。
I'll go wash my hands and come back.
kuru verb (irregular), intransitive verb, auxiliary verb
come to be; become; get; grow; continue
Auxiliary use after the -te form of a verb, indicating a gradual change or continuation of a state up to the present. Usually written in kana.
日本語が少しわかってきた。
I've come to understand Japanese a little.
雨が降ってきた。
It has started to rain.
kuru verb (irregular), intransitive verb
come from; be caused by; derive from
Indicates origin, cause, or source. Often used with から or に.
この問題は誤解から来ている。
This problem comes from a misunderstanding.
その言葉はラテン語から来ている。
That word comes from Latin.
kuru verb (irregular), intransitive verb
Used in the pattern ～と来たら to single out a topic, often with a nuance of complaint or strong feeling. Somewhat colloquial.
See also: と来たら
うちの子と来たら、ゲームばかりしている。
When it comes to my kid, all he does is play video games.