godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Humble equivalent of いる, used for animate beings. Often used in formal or polite contexts to refer to oneself or one's in-group.
私はここにおります。
I am here. (humble)
父は今、家におります。
My father is at home now. (humble)
auxiliary verb, godan verb (-ru)
Auxiliary attached to the -te form of a verb to indicate a continuing action. Humble when used as the main verb, but can also appear in dialectal or old-fashioned speech without humble nuance.
先生が話しております。
The teacher is speaking. (humble)
雨が降っておる。
It is raining. (dialectal/old-fashioned)
auxiliary verb, godan verb (-ru)
Auxiliary attached to the -te form of a verb to indicate a continuing state resulting from an action. Similar to ～ている but with humble or dialectal flavor.
窓が開いております。
The window is open. (humble/formal)
もう準備ができておる。
It's already prepared. (dialectal/old-fashioned)
suffix, godan verb (-ru)
Suffix attached to the -masu stem of a verb to express contempt or disdain for someone's action. Often used in rough or vulgar speech, similar to ～やがる.
See also: やがる
あいつ、何を言いおるんだ。
What the hell is that guy saying? (contemptuous)
よくもそんなことができおったな。
How dare you do such a thing! (contemptuous)