NichiDict

宿る

やどる
[yadoru]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to dwell (in); to exist (within); to form

2.GodanIntransitive

to stay (at); to stop (at); to lodge (in); to take shelter

3.GodanIntransitive

to be in the womb (of an unborn child)

4.GodanIntransitive

to be part of a constellation

Examples

古い木に精霊が宿った

A spirit dwelt in the old tree.

この作品には深い想いが宿っている

A deep sentiment dwells within this work.

芸術家の魂が絵に宿ると言われている。

It is said that the artist's soul dwells in the painting.