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GrammarJLPT N5
to exist (inanimate)
Godan VerbIntransitive VerbAuxiliary Verb

Also written as 有る

Definitions

  1. 1. to be
  2. 2. to exist
  3. 3. to have
  4. 4. to be located
This verb means "to exist" or "to be" and is used for inanimate objects and plants. For example, you would use it to say that a book or a table is somewhere.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

It's here!

Sentence 1

Hey, is there a store here?

Sentence 2

I wonder if dreams mean anything.

Sentence 3

We still have some time, so I'll wait a bit.

Sentence 4

Is there a hospital in this town?

Sentence 5

You free right now?