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Breakdown of oriru
descend
降
Wi descends the wall as winter approaches.
Usages of oriru
電車 を 降りた。densha o orita.
I got off the (electric) train.
次 の 駅 で 降ります。tsugi no eki de orimasu.
I will get off at the next station.
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