JLPT N3 Intermediate
或る
「ある」
A pre-noun modifier indicating a certain specific but unnamed entity.
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或る less common kanji form
Pre-noun Adjectival (連体詞)
"A certain..." / "One..."
Specifies a particular noun without identifying it by name, functioning like “a certain” or “one” in storytelling.
Example
A 昨日 、 誰 に 会った の ？
B ある 人 から 面白い 話 を 聞いた ん だ 。
[A:] Who did you meet yesterday? [B:] I heard an interesting story from a certain person.
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