JLPT N4 Elementary
起こる
To happen, occur, or take place.
Readings
Other forms
起こります polite form
起こった plain past
起こって te-form
起る less common kanji
Intransitive Verb
"To Happen" / "To Occur"
This intransitive verb describes the emergence of an event, phenomenon, or change, particularly those that are significant or spontaneous.
Example
パソコン に エラー が 起こった ので 、 再起動 した 。
An error occurred on my PC, so I restarted it.
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