乗る
乗る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 乗る | 乗らない |
| Polite | 乗ります | 乗りません |
| Past polite | 乗りました | 乗りませんでした |
| Past | 乗った | 乗らなかった |
| Te-form | 乗って | 乗らないで |
| Desire | 乗りたい | 乗りたくない |
| Potential | 乗れる | 乗れない |
| Passive | 乗られる | 乗られない |
| Causative | 乗らせる | 乗らせない |
| Causative passive | 乗らせられるalso 乗らされる | 乗らせられないalso 乗らされない |
| Volitional | 乗ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 乗りましょう | |
| Imperative | 乗れ | 乗るな |
| Conditional | 乗れば | 乗らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 乗ったら | 乗らなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for boarding or riding vehicles such as trains, buses, planes, ships, and bicycles. The vehicle is marked with に.
I take the 8 o'clock train every morning.
The first time I got on a plane was when I was ten.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for stepping onto or sitting on a physical object such as a stool, chair, ladder, or horse. The object is marked with に.
See also: 載る (のる)
I stepped on a footstool and took something from the high shelf.
The child is sitting on a chair looking out the window.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
reach; go over; follow; stay on track
Used for reaching a certain level, going over a threshold, or following a course. Common in phrases like 波に乗る (ride the wave), 軌道に乗る (get on track), and 時代に乗る (keep up with the times).
His annual income finally reached 10 million yen.
The new business has finally started to get on track.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for joining a plan, scheme, or activity, often with a nuance of going along with someone's idea. Common in phrases like 話に乗る (go along with a proposal) or 相談に乗る (give advice).
I went along with his proposal and started a business together.
My friend gave me advice on my worries.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
get into the swing; get carried away
Used for getting into the rhythm or mood and performing enthusiastically, such as singing or dancing. Often appears as 調子に乗る or リズムに乗る.
He was dancing happily, getting into the rhythm.
I got carried away singing too much and lost my voice.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used when someone falls for a trick or scam. Often appears as 口車に乗る or ペテンに乗る.
I was taken in by his sweet talk and swindled out of a large sum of money.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be carried; be spread; stick; attach
Used when something is carried, spread, or adheres well, typically with an adverb of manner such as よく乗る. Common for paint, makeup, powder, or news spreading.
This foundation goes on smoothly on the skin.
The rumor spread widely on the internet.
Usage patterns· 7
- 〈乗り物〉に乗るto get on/board a vehicle
I get on the eight o'clock train every morning.
- 〈物〉に乗るto step on or sit on an object
The child stood on a chair to reach the book.
- 軌道に乗るto get on track; to get going smoothly
The new project has finally gotten on track.
- 話に乗るto go along with a proposal or idea
He went along with that money-making scheme.
- リズムに乗るto get into the rhythm (of music, dancing)
She danced along with the rhythm of the music.
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- 口車に乗るto be talked into something; to fall for smooth talk
I was talked into buying an expensive product by his smooth words.
- 〈物〉がよく乗るto spread or adhere well (of paint, makeup, etc.)
This foundation spreads well on the skin.
Expressions· 28
- 手に乗るfall for a trick; be taken in; play into someone's hands
- 相談に乗るgive advice; counsel; take part in a consultation
- 調子に乗るget carried away; get cocky; get overly elated · get up to speed; get into gear
- 一口乗るjoin in; get in on; have a share in
- 口に乗るbecome a topic of conversation; be talked about · be taken in; be deceived