How to say “to get on” in Japanese

乗る

のるnoru

verb (group 1, う-verb)JLPT N5Everyday verbs

The short answer

“To get on” in Japanese is 乗る (のる), pronounced noru.

Pronunciation

The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:

How to use it

To ride or get on a vehicle. The vehicle takes に: 電車に乗る.

Example sentences

バスに乗りましょう。バスにのりましょう。
Let’s take the bus.
自転車に乗れますか。じてんしゃにのれますか。
Can you ride a bike?

Conjugation

The most useful forms of 乗る. The rules are explained in Japanese verbs: the ます form.

Form	Japanese	Meaning
Dictionary (plain)	乗るのる	get on
Polite present	乗りますのります	get on
Polite negative	乗りませんのりません	don’t get on
Polite past	乗りましたのりました	past of “get on”
Plain negative (ない)	乗らないのらない	don’t get on (casual)
Plain past (た)	乗ったのった	past of “get on” (casual)
て-form	乗ってのって	get on and… / please get on (+ください)
Want to (たい)	乗りたいのりたい	want to get on

Quick practice

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FAQ

How do you say to get on in Japanese?

To get on in Japanese is 乗る (のる), pronounced “noru”.

How do you write to get on in Japanese?

It's written 乗る with kanji, or のる in hiragana. Both are read noru.

Is 乗る on the JLPT?

Yes. 乗る (noru) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.