Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone, humble language.
  1. to be (animate), to be, to exist.

Godan verb, auxiliary verb

  1. to be ..ing. After the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state.
  2. to (have the audacity to) do. After -masu base of verb; indicates contempt or disdain for another's actions.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
おる
 
居る おる