• A humble grammar pattern used to express that the speaker's action is currently in progress, ongoing, or happening regularly.
  • It is often used as the polite form "ております" in business and other formal contexts.
  • Note that since "おる" is the humble form of the verb "いる", "V(て) + ておる" serves as the humble expression of the grammar pattern "V(て) + ている".

Example Sentences

  • 会議(かいぎ)(しつ)で、社長(しゃちょう)がいらっしゃるのをお()ちしております。
    In the meeting room, we are waiting for the president to arrive.
  • (デパートで) ただいま、(なつ)のセールを(おこな)っております。
    (In the department store) We are currently holding a summer sale.
  • 5(ねん)(まえ)まで、東京(とうきょう)会社(かいしゃ)(はたら)いておりました。
    Until five years ago, I worked at a company in Tokyo.
  • 昨日(きのう)は、プレゼンの準備(じゅんび)をしておりました。
    Yesterday, I was preparing for the presentation.
  • 山田(やまだ)さんの病気(びょうき)については、(なに)()いておりません。
    I haven't heard anything about Mr. Yamada's illness.

Tags

JLPT N3