乗る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 乗る. Reading: のる. Core meaning: to ride; to board.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 毎朝七時の電車に乗る / 子どもたちは順番に観覧車へ乗った.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Boarding or riding transport
  • A vehicle used for travel is commonly marked in に乗る; an example may use へ乗る when emphasizing movement toward the ride. Distinguish the spelling from 載る, being placed or printed on something.