〜があります/います

Pattern

〜があります/います

Level

N5

Reading

があります/います

Meaning

There is / have (existence of inanimate/animate things)

Attaches to

Noun + が

Nuance & register

Fundamental existence verbs. 'Arimasu' for plants/objects, 'imasu' for people/animals.

Example

机の上に本があります。猫がいます。 There is a book on the desk. There is a cat.

Easily confused with

〜です (desu) - 'desu' means 'is/am/are' (identity), while 'arimasu/imasu' denotes existence/possession.

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