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GrammarJLPT N5

to exist (animate)

Ichidan VerbIntransitive VerbAuxiliary Verb

Also written as 居る

Definitions

1. to be (of animate objects)
2. to exist
3. to stay
4. to be ...-ing

This verb means "to exist" or "to be" and is specifically used for living things such as people and animals. It is the counterpart to the verb for inanimate existence and is essential for describing where someone or something alive is located.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

The cat is here!

Sentence 1

Look, there's a cat outside the window!

Sentence 2

School is fun because I have friends there.

Sentence 3

"Is your mom home right now?"

Sentence 4

There are still people outside.

Sentence 5

There's a bird in that tree!