nidan verb (lower class) with 'ru' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
to appear; to become visible; to materialize
Archaic intransitive verb meaning 'to appear' or 'to come into sight'. In modern Japanese, 現れる is used instead. This form may be encountered in classical texts or poetic language.
See also: 現れる
古典では「月が現る」のように使われる。
In classical literature, it is used like 'the moon appears'.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'ru' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
to be expressed; to become apparent
Archaic use for emotions, trends, or effects becoming apparent. Replaced by 現れる in modern language.
See also: 現れる
古語では「怒りが顔に現る」と書かれることがある。
In old language, it is sometimes written as 'anger appears on one's face'.
Modern equivalent of 現る. Used in all registers for 'to appear', 'to become visible', or 'to be expressed'.
Archaic form of 現れる (あらわれる). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is the older Nidan verb form from which the modern Ichidan verb developed.