やってくる

Alternative writings: やって来る, 遣って来る
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1

To come along/arrive here; an informal form of 'やって来る', often implying someone or something turning up.

ExpressionIrregular VerbUsually Kana

Examples

友達が週末にやってくる予定だ。

A friend is scheduled to come over this weekend.

寒波がやってくる前に備えをしよう。

Let's prepare before the cold wave comes.

子どもたちが次々とやってくる。

Children keep arriving one after another.

2

To arrive at the present state or position after a process; to have come to be (often used in constructions like '〜してやってくる').

ExpressionIrregular VerbUsually Kana

Examples

若い頃から修行を重ね、やっと一人前の職人にやってくる。

After years of training since youth, one finally becomes a full-fledged craftsman.

あの店は小さな屋台から始まり、今では全国に支店を出してやってくる。

That shop started as a small stall and has now opened branches nationwide.

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