有る

「ある」

To exist (inanimate), to have, or to take place

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Other forms

あります polite form

ない plain negative

ありません polite negative

あった plain past

ありました polite past

あって te-form

ございます very polite form

1 Verb (intransitive)

To be" / "To exist

Indicates the physical presence or specific location of inanimate objects, plants, or concepts.

Example

机の上に本があります。

There is a book on the desk.

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2 Verb (intransitive)

To have" / "To possess

Expresses ownership of physical items or the possession of abstract qualities, time, or mental states.

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3 Verb (intransitive)

To happen" / "To be held

Denotes the occurrence, scheduling, or unfolding of an event, accident, or social gathering.

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有る (ある)

ある

To exist (inanimate), to have, or to take place

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