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JLPT N3verbLevel estimated by Bebop

やってくる

yattekuru

to arrive, to come along

Example sentences

  1. 寒さむい日ひがやってくる。

    Colder weather is on the way.

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  2. サンタが町まちにやって来くる。

    Santa Claus is coming to town.

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  3. 彼女かのじょはすぐにやってくる。

    She will be along soon.

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