What does 入る mean?
入る is a Japanese verb meaning “to enter, to contain, to hold” in English. It can also be translated as “to be contained (in), to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.), to be introduced” depending on context. It is written as 入る in kanji, はいる in hiragana, and hairu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
日本の家に入るときには靴を脱がなくてはなりません。
You must remove your shoes when you enter a Japanese house.
私は水泳部に入っています。
I belong to the swimming club.
箱の中にはりんごが６個入っている。
There are six apples in the box.